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1 Geologists, Geological Engineers, & Geotechnical Engineers: Alternative Careers A guide for newcomers to British Columbia

2 Geologists, Geoscientists, Geological Engineers, & Geotechnical Engineers: Alternative Careers In BC, geologists & geoscientists explore and research the structure, composition and processes of the earth; they study the solid earth, the rocks and the processes by which they change. Geological engineers carry out geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil & gas projects; they combine geology and engineering science to designs involving rock, soil, groundwater and mineral resources. Geotechnical engineers apply the science of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, engineering geology and other related disciplines to engineering and environmental projects. These professions are employed in petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms, electric utilities, governments, research and educational institutions. You may find that your international training and experience as a geologist or geological/ geotechnical engineer are not immediately accepted in B.C. The professional skills you have acquired (detailed observation skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills, strong curiosity about the earth and environment) can be used in these alternative careers: geological and mineral technologists and technicians technical sales specialist careers in surface & subsurface mining and oil & gas drilling: o drillers surface mining o oil & gas well drillers o oil & gas well drilling and related workers o oil & gas well labourers Alternative Careers: Geological and Mineral Technologists and Technicians (NOC 2212) Also look for these job titles: geophysical technologist, geophysical survey technologist, geophysical technician, technician geophysical data, rock mechanics technician, geological prospecting technologist, geological technician Geological and mineral technologists and technicians provide technical support and services in the fields of oil & gas exploration and production, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, mining and mining engineering, mineralogy, extractive and physical metallurgy, metallurgical engineering and environmental protection. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology and engineering firms, governments, educational institutions, and a variety of manufacturing, construction and utilities companies. Duties for geological technologists include: operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment; prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections; prepare, transcribe or analyze seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data assist engineers and geologists in the evaluation and analysis of petroleum and mineral reservoirs, and prepare or supervise the preparation of rock, mineral or metal samples and perform physical and chemical laboratory tests assist in environmental audits, in the design of measures to minimize the undesirable environmental effects of mining and oil & gas operations, and in the development of waste management and other related environmental protection procedures Last updated: February 17,

3 supervise oil & gas well drilling activity, well completions and work-overs, and may conduct or supervise studies and programs related to mine development, mining methods, mine ventilation, lighting, drainage and ground control Duties for geological technicians include: operate and maintain geophysical survey and well logging instruments and equipment, and prepare notes, sketches, geological maps and cross sections assist in preparing, transcribing or analyzing seismic, gravimetric, well log or other geophysical and survey data assist in preparing rock, mineral or metal samples and in conducting physical and chemical laboratory tests; assist in hydrogeological field and laboratory studies and in the preparation of reports Requirements: geological technologists are usually required to complete a two to three-year college program in geological technology or a related discipline geological technicians are usually required to complete a one to two-year college program in a similar discipline Certification: see the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia ASTTBC ( for possible certification as a Geological or Geotechnical Applied Science Technologist (AScT) or Certified Technician (CTech). o if your education included college-level physics, chemistry or biology, and calculus, statistics or other math specialties and you are able to research and write comprehensive reports and to exercise the essentials of Project Management, you may be eligible for professional recognition as an Applied Science Technologist o if you have at least one year of post-secondary technology-based education, install, commission and maintain complex technical equipment and/or assist with the planning and design of technical systems, you may be eligible for registration as a Certified Technician, CTech o Certification: ASTTBC Internationally Trained Professionals: o Provisional Membership for Internationally Trained Professionals: o Registration Requirements: o Technology Disciplines, including geotechnical / geological Note: some employers may accept certification as a geological technologist or technician for positions posted as gas or petroleum technologist or technician. Skills ability to communicate technical information clearly interest in hands-on, methodical work in a laboratory setting strong analytical and observational skills problem-solving skills Wages: median hourly wage: $ Technical Sales Specialist (NOC 6221) Also look for these job titles: sales support specialist, technical service sales consultant, sales engineer, engineering equipment salesperson, technical sales executive, topographical equipment salesperson Last updated: February 17,

4 Technical Sales Specialists sell a range of technical goods and services, such as scientific and industrial products, to governments and to commercial and industrial establishments in domestic and international locations. Duties include: promote sales to existing clients; identify and solicit potential clients assess clients' needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services provide input into product design where goods or services are tailored to suit clients' needs estimate costs of installing and maintaining equipment or service prepare and administer sales contracts Requirements: usually four-year college or university program in a relevant field Skills track trends and changes in geology, geotechnical engineering listen well and be able to explain and/or sell your product. be accountable, attentive to detail, professional and punctual. Wages: median hourly wage: $ Careers in surface & subsurface mining and oil & gas drilling Mining is one of the fastest growing industries in British Columbia and one of the highest paying industrial sectors nationwide. Attracting and retaining skilled labour to mining operations in BC remains a top challenge for BC s mining industry. BC s oil & gas industry currently struggles to attract and retain enough workers. Northern BC will need to attract a substantial number of workers to fulfill construction and operations requirements. You may wish to consider working in the mining and oil & gas industries due to the forecasted demand for skilled workers. These jobs will primarily be located in North and Northeastern BC. For detailed information on the mining and oil & gas industries in BC, see these Hot Industry profiles: Gas.pdf Consider the following alternative careers: Drillers and blasters surface mining, quarrying and construction Oil & gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers Oil & gas well drilling and related workers and services operators Oil & gas drilling, servicing and related labourers Drillers and blasters surface mining, quarrying and construction (NOC 7372) Also look for these job titles: foundation drill operator, open-pit driller Drillers operate mobile drilling machines to bore blast holes in open-pit mines and quarries and to bore holes for blasting and for building foundations at construction sites. Duties include: drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling, air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites Last updated: February 17,

5 Requirements Completion of secondary school is usually required; on-the-job training is provided. Skills physical strength and stamina; good hand-eye coordination work well as part of a team and able to follow instructions mechanically inclined Wages median hourly wage $ Oil & gas well drillers, servicers, testers (NOC 8232), related workers and service operators (NOC 8412), and labourers (NOC 8615) Also look for these titles: directional driller, rig technician, oil field services worker, motorhands, derrickhands, floorhand, swamper These workers operate and maintain drilling equipment: Drillers control the operation of drilling and hoisting equipment and direct the activities of the rig crew under supervision of the rig manager Drilling workers/well service workers operate drilling and service rig machinery as intermediate members of the rig crew. Labourers carry out a variety of general labouring duties and operate equipment to assist in the drilling and servicing of oil & gas wells. Duties include: Drillers and well servicers: direct rig crew in setting up rigs and drilling, completing or servicing oil & gas exploration and producing wells; operate controls of drill or service rig drilling and hoisting machinery Drilling/well service workers: use specialized equipment, information and maps to determine the location of buried pipelines and other utilities in preparation for drilling activities; align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from platform on rig derrick during removal and replacement of strings of pipe, or drill stem and drill bit Labourers: handle, sort and move drill tools, pipe, cement and other materials; maintain drilling equipment on the drill floor; clean up rig areas Requirements Drillers: completion of secondary school; three to six months of formal on-the-job training, college or petroleum industry-approved training courses and four or more years of work experience in subordinate rig crew positions. Service workers: completion of secondary school; up to three months training with an experienced operator; one year of experience as a floorhand, assistant or labourer Labourer: may require completion of secondary school and/or introductory college or petroleum industry-approved training courses Skills Drillers: mechanical and analytical ability, good communication, leadership and management skills; able to work independently and in a team environment, able to follow orders carefully and adapt quickly to new situations, physically fit Service workers: manual dexterity, physical strength, coordination, interest in equipment/machinery, good communication and teamwork skills, analytical skills, able to carry out instructions and work outdoors Last updated: February 17,

6 Labourers: manual dexterity, physical strength, coordination, interest in working outdoors and with equipment and machinery and an ability to carry out instructions Wages Drillers: median hourly wage $36.00 Service Workers: median hourly wage $31.50 Labourers: median hourly wage $ Employment Outlook There will be job openings due to the need to replace retiring workers, as well as the creation of new jobs. Employment growth is expected for geological and mineral technologists and technicians in the mining sector as a result of exploration and mining activity. British Columbia's oil & gas industry has also seen growth in recent years, as high prices increased production and exploration activities. For geological technologists and technicians, the expected annual demand growth rate ( ) ranges from 2.6% to 2.9%; the unemployment rate is projected to decrease from 4.8% in 2010 to 3.6% in 2015 and then to 2.4% in Source: Retraining You may want to consider upgrading your skills to increase your employment options in this field. The following courses may improve your current skill set: BCIT Mining & Mineral Exploration Technology: Part-time and Online Studies Part-time program for individuals interested in geology, mineral exploration and the mining industry; courses offered online and face to face. Courses range from Introduction to Prospecting & Exploring, Geology & Mineral Deposits to Prospecting and Exploration Field School Douglas College: English for Foreign Trained Professionals Program will enhance your speaking, listening and reading skills, develop an understanding of idiomatic and workplace language in a professional setting, practice telephone techniques, workplace meeting skills and teamwork abilities, develop your writing skills for presentations, correspondence and reports, increase awareness of business culture and workplace etiquette and develop expertise and confidence in social situations at work You may also wish to browse workshops and courses announced through: Association for Mineral Exploration BC (AMEBC), Vancouver Geotechnical Society, a section of the Canadian Geotechnical Society see: Upcoming BC Events Searching for Jobs: Association for Mineral Exploration in BC (AMEBC) Last updated: February 17,

7 BC Government Job Postings British Columbia public services employment opportunities CareerMine Careers in Oil & Gas Engineering Central Canada Indeed.ca Mining Association of BC Job Board Northern Miner Pipeline News North Careers SkilledWorkers.com TechJobs.ca Volunteering in the Field Volunteering in work related to geology, geological or geotechnical engineering, oil & gas exploration or mining can help you to explore a new career and learn more about these industries in BC. You will meet new people and build a network of contacts that can lead to information on job openings and inside connections with potential employers. The following organizations accept volunteers in community and institutional settings. BC Parks, BC Ministry of the Environment BC Parks is developing a website to recruit park volunteers; check sites for further updates BC Parks, Online Volunteer Community Links to volunteer organizations throughout BC who encourage community involvement in helping to conserve natural values Canadian Red Cross see Community Support Initiatives Last updated: February 17,

8 Kamloops Exploration Group (KEG) Based in Kamloops, BC, approximately four hours from Vancouver. This volunteer-run, non-profit society promotes and supports the interests of mining and prospecting for minerals, metals and petroleum. KEG volunteers support educational activities including public lectures, `Ask a Geologist`, school visits, geo tours, etc. Lower Mainland Green Team Links to municipal parks, environmental societies, naturalists, stream and river protection societies who are seeking volunteers MineralsEd Partnership program between teachers and the BC minerals industry; MineralsEd supports teaching about minerals, mining and geoscience in the classroom. Volunteers make school visits, help with special events, develop classroom resources. Nature Vancouver Geology section provides field tours and self-guided tours rivers and landscapes in Metropolitan Vancouver and surrounding area VOLWEB.ca Helpful Resources Canadian Geotechnical Society (including four sections in BC) Geological Association of Canada Geoscience BC Mining Association of BC Resume and cover letter help: Networking and accessing the hidden job market: Getting Canadian work experience: Transferable Skills: Last updated: February 17,

9 This project is made possible through funding from the Government of Canada with support from the Province of British Columbia Last updated: February 17,

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