What does a Geologist do?
As a Geologist you will lead projects involving local and regional environmental studies and remediation efforts. You may work individually or as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will work in a lab environment as in the field in all types of terrain and weather conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in geology or a related field and hold a license as required by the state. You need a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role and proficiency in using statistics in technical writing with hands-on experience in conducting environment studies are invited to apply. You must be willing to travel up to 60% of the time and have excellent presentation skills.
What responsibilities are common for Geologist jobs?
- Conduct environmental studies and prepare environmental reports
- Provide presentations of findings to audiences from diverse backgrounds
- Use a computer and other tools to capture geological findings
- Use statistical software packages to analyze data
- Travel to local, regional, national and international locations to conduct research
- Plan and supervise field studies
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment, per protocols
- Take safety training courses
What are the typical qualifications for Geologist jobs?
- Master's degree in geology or a related field, preferred
- License as required by the state
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Experience in conducting environmental assessments
- Proficiency in statistics
- Excellent presentation skills
- Proficiency with a computer and other tools
- Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary team
- Must be willing to travel up to 60% of the time
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Avg. Experience8+ years
Geologist Salaries near Canada
Average Base Pay
$112,377 /yr
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Geologist Insights
Read what Geologist professionals have to say about their job experiences and view top companies for this career.
Cardinal Resources (Australia)
Project GeologistNov 17, 2022
“Good teamwork Great learning curve to kick start my career Learnt a loot from the team”
Tonkin & TaylorEngineering GeologistOct 28, 2022
“If you put in the effort to learn/upskill you will get great support and really advance your career rapidly.”
WSPSenior GeologistApr 12, 2022
“It was a terrible transition and I had another opportunity so I decided to leave.”
KleinfelderGeologistDec 22, 2021
“Hire entry level with little to no experience (I was hired right out of college).”
Tolunay-Wong EngineersGeologistOct 11, 2021
“Raises are essentially distributed to get each member of the department closer to everyone having the same wage.”
Coast Mountain Geological
Exploration GeologistAug 23, 2023
“There is lots of opportunity for additional responsibility for high performing individuals and it's a great place to develop your career.”
Reservoir GroupField GeologistAug 5, 2021
“Decent pay and good per diem”
Core LaboratoriesGeologistOct 2, 2022