Position: Senior Surficial Geologist – Position 08-353

The ERCB acts in the best interests of all Albertans in overseeing the efficient and effective development of our resources, while balancing the need for resource conservation, public safety, environmental protection, technical innovation and service. This broad mandate places the new Energy Resources Conservation Board at the forefront of the regulatory world. With a passion for service, the ERCB will create a legacy of excellence for present and future generations of Albertans. 

The rewards and challenges are enormous.  We are seeking highly skilled and diverse team members possessing strong technical skills with a vision and desire to carry out the mandate of the new ERCB.

Grow individually and as a Team member in your career by helping to build the new ERCB to serve all Albertans. 

Description:

Resources Branch
Alberta Geological Survey Group
Mapping Section

Reports to: Mapping Section Leader 

Purpose:  

The Alberta Geological Survey, part of Alberta's Energy Resources Conservation Board, requires an individual to provide a major contribution to the mapping and stratigraphic understanding of Alberta's Quaternary sediments within a team working to create a new three-dimensional Geological Atlas of Alberta.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Apply advanced geological principals and independent judgement to the mapping of Alberta's surficial geology based on field observations and the interpretation of aerial photographs and digital images.
• Stratigraphic mapping of Quaternary sediments and the bedrock unconformity utilizing field observations and well data.
• Conduct sediment sampling for laboratory analyses (including heavy mineral and geochemical determinations), monitor analytical processing and report on results.
• Make significant contributions to the understanding of Alberta's geology and disseminate this information and knowledge in geological reports, presentations and peer-reviewed journals in a manner that will maintain and enhance the scientific credibility of the Alberta Geological Survey and the Energy Resources Conservation Board.
• Make significant contributions to the digital Geological Atlas of Alberta project.
• Design and lead complex, high priority projects to advance the understanding of Alberta's geology involving collaboration with scientists having a variety of specialties and affiliations.
• Manage projects, including budget responsibilities, and supervise and mentor personnel.
• Provide sound geological advice, guidance and specialist expertise to staff within various areas of the Energy Resources Conservation Board, particularly to those within the Resources Branch.
• Interact with peers in universities, provincial and federal government departments, and industry.

Qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in Geology or related discipline (Ph.D. preferred) with a minimum of eight years of related experience.
• Expert knowledge of sedimentary processes in glacial and non-glacial environments.
• Experience producing surficial geology maps and constructing Quaternary stratigraphic models.
• Comprehensive professional understanding of the principals of stratigraphy.
• Demonstrated analytical, research and presentation skills combined with the ability to apply original thinking to resolve complex issues.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (demonstrated by publication record).
• Ability and willingness to undertake field mapping projects in remote and rugged areas of Alberta requiring travel by helicopter and all-terrain vehicles.
• Experience logging core and interpreting downhole geophysical logs an asset.
• Experience applying geological knowledge to issues related to groundwater, aggregate resources and drift prospecting advantageous.
  • Ability to contribute (as needed) to the stratigraphic mapping of clastic bedrock units an asset.
• Ability to visualize and create three-dimensional geological models.
• Working knowledge of common PC office software (knowledge of GIS, subsurface modeling and database software advantageous).
• Ability to work in teams and provide leadership.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta.

Deadline for applications is January 16, 2009.

Please go to www.ercb.ca and follow the "careers" link to "current opportunities" and refer to Position 08-353 to submit your resume.