Employment & Opportunities

Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Environmental Geoscience - University of New Brunswick

The University of New Brunswick, Department of Earth Sciences, invites applications for a continuing (tenure-track) position at the Assistant Professor level to commence Jan. 1, 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter, subject to final budgetary approval.

The Department seeks to bolster its strength in environmental geoscience by hiring an outstanding candidate involved in the study of Quaternary or modern geological environments with applications in water resources, climate change, geotechnics, renewable energy or natural hazards. Disciplines of interest include surficial geology, geohydrology, glaciology, and remote sensing – all relevant to the measurement or modelling of geologically-mediated processes occurring in the Critical Zone where rock, soil, water, atmosphere, and ecosystems interact.

The successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, in the classroom, lab and field, in our Earth Science, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science and Geological Engineering Programs. They will be expected to develop a robust, externally funded research program, supervise undergraduate and graduate students, and to engage with their colleagues in departmental initiatives/service.

Required qualifications include a PhD, clear potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a strong record or emerging strength in research and publications. Eligibilities for professional licensure in geoscience and in engineering would be assets for our professional programs.

Interested candidates can learn more about the department, its programs and facilities at here. Information on salary and benefits can be found at here.

Review of applications will begin June 30, 2022 and continue until a suitable candidate is found. A cover letter, CV, statement of teaching and research interests, and the names of three referees should be sent to: 

Dr. Karl Butler, Chair
Department of Earth Sciences
University of New Brunswick
P. O. Box 4400 (or 2 Bailey Dr.)
Fredericton, NB, Canada E3B 5A3
e-mail:

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

‘Youth Climate Action’ Program Coordinator - Manitoba Museum

The Manitoba Museum’s “Youth Climate Action Project”, funded by the Canadian Association of Science Centres GenAction grant, will engage and evaluate K-12 learners in how their daily actions contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and improve youth access to local, Manitoba-based data on climate resilience, Indigenous science, justice, and action.

The candidate will have experience working with Indigenous communities; developing and delivering programs for youth and be a passionate advocate for climate justice.

This 2.5-year project will see the development and delivery of youth-centred programming that will raise awareness, build capacity, and improve understanding of climate change, as well as capture the impact of these programs through the GenAction evaluation framework and online tracker. The project encompasses a number of distinct activities for three youth audiences: schools; day camps; and youth public programs.

This position is full-time (35 hours) starting ASAP to October 2024, and will require evening and weekend work in order to engage with the target youth audience. Work hours may change depending on seasonal activities (i.e. school year) and special events/programs.

Please review the full details at here.

Junior Geologist/Geotech - Vizsla Copper Corp.

Vizsla Copper Corp. (VCU) is looking for a Junior Geologist/Geotech for its copper exploration projects in British Columbia. Reporting to the Company’s Project Manager, the Junior Geologist/Geotech will work with VCU’s team to assist on drill programs in search of economic copper deposits. The Junior Geologist/Geotech will complete geotechnical data acquisition, assist in collecting structural and petrophysical measurements as well as general core shack and camp duties as required. The start date for employment is the first week of July continuing until the end of August.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You have a strong willingness to learn and ask questions as well as the desire to put what you’ve studied in school into practice. You are a well-rounded candidate with good organizational skills, enjoy working with your hands, a strong sense of responsibility, and enjoy working in a team environment. In addition, you have:

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience, preferably including exploration for porphyry and VMS deposit styles
• Working towards a degree in Geology, Geological Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized post-secondary institution
• A commitment to Health and Safety in the workplace
• Ability to work in remote locations for extended periods of time
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS packages (ArcGIS, QGIS) an asset

THE COMPANY:

Vizsla Copper is a copper exploration and development company listed on the TSX-V, currently advancing two projects in BC. Carruthers Pass is an early-stage VMS copper project in north central BC, located south of the Kemess mine. Blueberry is an early-stage porphyry copper project southwest of Houston, BC.

VCU was recently spun-out of Vizsla Resources Corp. and belongs to the Inventa Capital group of companies. Inventa Capital is a Venture Capital Advisory Firm dedicated to the acquisition and development of assets in the natural resource and ESG sectors. Since inception in 2017, Inventa has raised and deployed over $500m of capital into related companies and created over $2 billion in shareholder value. Inventa provides its companies access to corporate services, corporate development opportunities and financing support in the market.

Please submit your resume with cover letter to .

Graduate and Student Geologists Positions - APEX Geoscience Ltd.

APEX Geoscience Ltd. is an international consulting company with offices in Canada, USA, and Australia. We provide a broad range of professional geological services to clients around the world working on most commodities. Our North American team currently comprises more than 100 geologists, geophysicists and geotechnologists. At APEX the health, safety and well-being of our employees, our clients and our communities is our top priority. APEX has developed a COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan and is operating field programs that follow the lead of our jurisdictional health authorities.

APEX is currently seeking graduate and student geologists for summer employment on a variety of office and field based mineral exploration projects within Canada and the USA.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in or with a B.Sc. in Geology / Earth Sciences from an accredited University
• Physically fit and able to work in extreme weather conditions; extreme heat and cold; wet or humid
• Available to travel and work on flexible field schedules
• Able to work in a collaborative team setting with a positive and proactive attitude
• GIS skills an asset
• A valid Driver’s License;

Duties will be project dependent but may include a variety of responsibilities from core logging and geoteching to mapping and prospecting to sampling or geophysical surveying and reporting.

Salary will be commensurate with Experience. Please send your resume (with references) to Rob L’Heureux at .

Job Opportunity in Data Science - Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy

Jeremy Krogh at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy is looking to hire someone on a six month contact. The ideal candidate would have experience with data analysis (R, Python, SQL) and a basic knowledge of chemistry. The job will be somewhat variable to match the candidate but the main task is to assist him with the migration of our environmental database to a new platform. The job has lots of data exploring components and is more exciting than it sounds. If you happen to have any recent (or soon to be grads) that might be interested in such a job please email Jeremy Krogh at  .