Quaternary Geologist - Hybrid

Overview

Location:

Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta

Employment Type:

Full Time – Limited Term – Anticipated duration 12 Months
Salary Range: T3, Level 5, $102,000 - $120,000 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

The Alberta Geological Survey (AGS), a branch of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), is recruiting for a Quaternary Geologist to join a talented group of geoscientists within the Groundwater Geoscience Team. As a Quaternary Geologist, this position is expected to produce near-surface strati graphic models for the Southern Alberta Groundwater Evaluation (SAGE) project. The goals of the SAGE project are to identify favourable groundwater locations for users seeking alternative water supply;

quantify potential effects of allocating groundwater on surface water availability in regions where high-water demand is forecasted; and improve access to groundwater data to streamline and inform regulatory decisions. You will provide a major contribution to the mapping and strati graphic understanding of Alberta’s Quaternary sediments and will inform the work of multidisciplinary teams to report on the quality, quantity and location of groundwater across southern Alberta.

This information will enable more effective and efficient regulatory decisions on applications to access groundwater and help inform monitoring programs to ensure sustainable use and resiliency of Alberta’s groundwater resources. You will fill an important role in our project team focused on disseminating groundwater data and geoscience products to decision-makers, water licence-holders, and rural/urban municipalities through publications and web-hosted interactive applications.

• Apply geological principals and independent judgement, incorporating a thorough knowledge of near-surface geological processes, to map the Neogene-Quaternary stratigraphy of southern Alberta for purposes of groundwater resource evaluation.
• Build 3D Neogene-Quaternary geological models across an area of approximately 5000 km2 using Seequent Leapfrog Works. These models will be used to delineate probable coarse grained geobodies that may function as aquifers.
• Identify and model the subsurface distribution of Quaternary strati graphic units and the bedrock unconformity utilizing field observations and well data, including core, water well records, geophysical logs and geophysical survey data where available.
• Disseminate information and knowledge in geological maps and reports that will maintain and enhance the scientific credibility of the AGS and the AER.
• Collaborate with hydro geologists to incorporate geological data, mapped surfaces, and models into conceptual and numerical groundwater models.
• Organize and assist in field work programs as required including water well drilling and geological outcrop section logging.
• Interact with peers in universities and provincial government departments.

• Post- graduate degree in Geology, or geoscience-related discipline.
• 5-7 years of relevant industry, academia, or government geoscience experience.
• Experience building high resolution geological models in the sediments above bedrock and utilizing the extent of surficial geological materials with Quaternary strati graphic units to produce an integrated geological model will be expected.
• Experience with geophysical log interpretation, particularly related to Quaternary sediments and underlying bedrock units as well as applying geological knowledge to issues related to groundwater is advantageous.
• Experience with using ArcGIS (for generating cross-sections, structure maps and isopach maps) and geological modelling software such as Leapfrog or Petrel is preferred.
• Geology fieldwork experience including efficient collection of accurate field data meanwhile prioritizing safety.
• Experience mapping surficial geology is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated analytical, research and presentation skills combined with the ability to apply creative thinking to resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated high degree…