Petroleum Resources Geologist
Pay Band 6
The Department of Natural Resources, Geological Surveys Branch, Fredericton, is seeking a Geologist who will be responsible for undertaking petroleum resource evaluation studies within New Brunswick lands. The focus of the work will be directed at petroleum systems and will include source rock evaluations by optical and geochemical methods, source and reservoir rock burial history, determining stratigraphic and structural controls on traps, and detail studies on reservoirs (including petrophysical, petrological, geochemical, provenance, sedimentology, stratigraphic and structural controls). Results of field and laboratory work will be published as government hydrocarbon assessment maps and reports, and as articles in scientific journals.
Other geoscientific activities will include providing technical advice to the petroleum exploration companies, to current right holders in New Brunswick, and others seeking business opportunities in New Brunswick; the creation and management of geoscience and petroleum-resource databases, collaboration with federal government and universities with respect to mutually beneficial geoscience projects. Promotional activities will include development of oral and poster presentations on New Brunswick's petroleum potential for presentation at industrial forums and trade shows; and the development of web-based promotional presentations.
Qualifications:
A Masters of Science in Geology in sedimentology, petroleum geology, or related "soft rock" fields. A minimum of five years related experience in geological mapping or petroleum resource assessment, after completion of a university degree, is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates will be required to demonstrate a knowledge of three of the following: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), organic geochemical methods, wireline logging methods, wireline log interpretations, the seismic reflection method and seismic reflection records interpretation. He or she must also demonstrate the following behavioural competencies: conceptual thinking and effective interactive communication. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.
Written and spoken competence in English is required.
In order to be considered for this position, candidates must: provide proof of education; possess a valid driver's licence; be a Canadian citizen or provide proof of permanent resident status or landed immigrant status.
Subject to the response to this competition, education and/or experience requirements may be raised.
Note: In the event that this competition poses difficulties in recruiting a qualified candidate, a covering off appointment at a lower level may be made. In that case, candidates with less than the required years of experience may also be considered.
Candidates must indicate their language competence on their resume. Please indicate on your application, should you be contacted for an interview, whether you prefer an interview in English or French.
Applicants are required to demonstrate in detail in their application how, when and where they have acquired their qualifications and skills for this position. Resumes should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate the above noted qualifications will not be given consideration under this competition.
Salary: $2241 to $2983 bi-weekly
This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found, or the competition is closed.
Applications must be received by Department of Natural Resources, Human Resource Services, Room 210, Forestry Complex, P.O. Box 6000, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5H1, stating Competition Number NR-08-03-CB.
To apply electronically, access: http://www.gnb.ca/0163/employ-e.asp
E-Mail address: brenda.m.nicholson@gnb.ca
Fax: (506) 453-2486
Telephone: (506) 453-2131
Equality of opportunity for employment
