Field Geologist; Core Logging/Mapping Geologist
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Science
Geology / Geoscience
Title:Field Geologist (Core Logging and/or Mapping Geologist)
Company:Orix Geoscience Inc.
Industry:Exploration & Mining (Geological Consultant Firm)
Base
Location:
Primary location in proximity to an Orix base office (Sudbury, ON
- Toronto, ON
- Winnipeg, MB)
Contract:1 year contract with benefits and possibility for indefinite extension
Availability:Hiring for Future Openings starting throughout Fall 2026.
Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 per year commensurate with experience
Company
Named one of Canada's Best Workplaces
® and a Great Place to Work
® (Great Place to Work Institute Canada, 2023 - 2026), Orix Geoscience is a full-cycle geological consulting firm that advances strategic exploration and mining projects, through Data Optimization and Geological Solutions.
Incorporated in May 2012 with offices in Toronto, Sudbury, and Winnipeg, Orix has collaboratively supported 250+ clients (junior, mid-tier, major, government, technology firms, and industry organizations) applying geological and geomatic expertise to drive global desktop and Canadian field projects forward.
Your Geology and Data Experts.
Orix is looking for passionate Core Logging and Mapping Field Geologists to join our Team for 16 Days on 12 Days off rotations. In this role and as part of the Orix Team, you will have an opportunity for strong professional development, while working in a progressive Corporate Culture:
- You will work for a value-driven Company that puts an emphasis on work-life balance and a healthy, inclusive environment that celebrates and leverages diverse perspectives and talents.
- You will benefit from a flexible organization, with Orix’s hybrid in-office/work-from-home model for desktop work, as well as the Orix Leadership Team’s support of employees pursuing further education and development opportunities.
- You will have the opportunity for significant industry exposure, to be a thought-leader in the Exploration & Mining industry.
- Work with a truly supportive team that leans on each other to develop and grow professionally through mentorship, internal and external training and providing self-determined opportunities over your time at Orix.
- University Degree in Geological Sciences;
- Geologist-in-Training (G.I.T.) designation or greater is required for this role;
- Experience core logging and/or mapping on a mineral exploration field project a definite asset;
- Valid First Aid Certificate an asset;
- Superior communication, interpersonal, client service skills combined with a strong attention to detail and a high degree of integrity and confidentiality;
- Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety in the workplace and in field environments, understanding and adhering to safety protocols, including reporting hazards, near misses and incidents to management;
- Ability to work in remote field locations for 2 week periods (16 Days on, including travel, 12 Days off).
- Supporting exploration programs in accordance with client needs related to drill and/or mapping programs including core logging and sampling;
- Ground truthing, field mapping, targeting, lining up drill rigs and professional conduct in a variety of communities/jurisdictions as part of field programs;
- Work alongside, support and/or supervise other colleagues as necessary (including student geologists and technicians);
- Ability to travel to and from remote work sites;
- Any other geological duties as required by your project supervisor.
Orix actively hires and promotes individuals who are aligned with the company’s O-Code and demonstrate the following behaviours:
- Respect:
You value each other’s points of views, treat everyone with politeness and kindness always, because…
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