Alberta Energy Regulator
Specialist, Mineral Resources
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Job Description
- Req#: R2682
Support the development and delivery of impactful public geoscience projects designed to characterize mineral systems and mineral occurrences of Alberta through integration and interpretation of diverse datasets, and collaboration with internal staff and external stakeholders.
Develop reports, maps, journal articles, and conference presentations for public consumption.
Advise on field work planning and if possible, lead or participate in field mapping projects on the Shield in NE Alberta (hard-rock) or other parts of the province (soft-rock).
Maintain current state knowledge and awareness of minerals industry activity and related geoscience research and communicate relevant information to AGS Leadership Team or via seminars/working sessions with other branches, or with external stakeholder groups.
Lead and participate in minerals-focused knowledge sharing sessions.
Provide support for regulatory activities related to minerals.
Master of Science or PhD in Geology or related field is required. APEGA membership eligibility is considered an asset.
5 - 7 years of relevant work in industry or academia experience. Regulatory experience is considered an asset.
Strong understanding of mineral systems, occurrences, associations, and alterations, particularly for the types of Shield or basin-hosted mineral deposits known to occur in Alberta. Understanding of Alberta mineral resources is preferred. Past – present – prospective.
Experience integrating field, lab, geophysical (airborne gravity and magnetic, downhole wireline, hyperspectral core scans), and remote sensing data - in 2 and 3 dimensions - to characterize mineral systems and occurrences.
Proficiency in data manipulation, visualization mapping and modelling.
Competency in igneous and metamorphic petrology OR geochemistry of basin-hosted mineral systems is considered an asset. Fieldwork planning and mapping experience is preferred.
Excellent communication and mentorship skills.
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email Peopleservices@aer.ca. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
Pre-placement medical required.
Additional safety training will be provided as necessary, e.g., standard first aid, wilderness first aid, animal awareness, H2S Alive, etc.
If participating in field work, expect to spend 1-3 weeks each summer in the field, potentially in very remote areas of Alberta. Carrying field gear and samples several kilometers, living in a field camp for 1 – 2 weeks, flying in small aircraft, and working at heights may be required.
Great benefits from your first day of work
Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
Health spending account
Generous vacation entitlement and flex days
Lo cation: Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta
Employment Type: Full Time – Limited Term - Anticipated duration 12 months
Salary Range: SP3, Level 5, $88,792 - $110,990. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Specialist, Mineral Resources – Hybrid
The Opportunity
The Alberta Energy Regulator's (AER's) mandate has expanded to include new areas of resource development, including minerals. This expansion is part of the Alberta government's economic recovery plan to diversify the economy and accelerate growth in new and emerging sectors. As the Specialist, Mineral Resources, you will join the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) branch’s Emerging Resources team, which is a technically and culturally diverse group of geoscience professionals engaged in mineral and geothermal resource evaluation. The team is split across Edmonton and Calgary and enjoys a very flexible mix of remote and in-person working styles.
You will play a critical role in the evaluation of Alberta’s mineral resources by leading and participating in projects, integrating vast new and legacy data sets, and supporting the competency development of your colleagues through knowledge-sharing activities. You will actively communicate on mineral resource topics internally and externally.
What your day-to-day will look like:
What we’re looking for in you:
Additional Information:
What we offer you:
More information about working at the AER’s including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website https://www.aer.ca/providing-information/about-the-aer/careers/what-we-offer.
Application closing date: September 11, 2023 at midnight
About the company
The Alberta Energy Regulator is an Alberta corporation, with its main office in Calgary, Alberta.
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