Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
Geophysicist
$52,3000 – $63,500
Consider this opportunity with the Ontario Geological Survey (OGS), Precambrian geoscience section, to gather geophysical data, supervise contractors collecting data, and apply computer processing and visualization to solve regional and deposit-scale geological problems with OGS geologists. Location: Sudbury. File MNDM – 29
Qualifications: Knowledge of geophysics emphasizing potential field data, e.g., magnetics, gravity; research-level capability in at least one sub-field; experience applying geophysics to practical geology, field geophysical survey techniques, computer programming and visualization software; knowledge of Precambrian geology, mineral deposits and exploration; ability to demonstrate practical experience working in a geological team environment to interpret Precambrian bedrock geology.
Compilation Geoscientist
$52,300 – $63,500
Challenge your skills in this opportunity with the Ontario Geological Survey, Precambrian geoscience section. You will: conduct independent, detailed geological investigation of rocks of the Canadian Shield through compilation of existing mapping, assessment file and mineral deposit data in a digital environment; provide expert geological advice to government, public and mineral exploration industry; prepare technical communications, including reports, talks and papers. Location: Sudbury. File MNDA – 33.
Qualifications: through knowledge of scientific theories, practices, techniques and precedents and of mapping/compilation in deformed Precambrian greenstone terranes; knowledge of mineral-deposits geology and regional geological features; experience using Windows 95/NT operating systems, CAD and geological mapping GIS packages; well developed research/analytical techniques; good organization, interpersonal and communication skills; experience working in a team environment; valid driver’s licence.
Resume, indicating how your qualifications relate to position requirements, must be received by Aug. 9, 1999. Quoting the appropriate file number, send to: Ministry of northern Development and Mines, Human Resources Management, 159 Cedar Street, Suite 702, Sudbury, ON P3E 6A5. http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca.
An equal opportunity employer.
Fording Coal Limited is Canada’s largest export-coal producer with the capacity to supply more than 20 million tonnes of metallurgical and thermal coal products to world and Canadian markets.
Fording’s diversified energy operations include mining oil-sand overburden in northern Alberta. The Company is also involved in the production and marketing of rare industrial minerals through the U.S. and Mexican subsidiaries.
Our Greenhills Mine near Elkford, B.C., has a career opportunity for a:
Loss Control Supervisor
Reporting to the Administrator, Employee Relations, you will be responsible for the management of Health, Safety and Loss Control programs, and the administration and implementation of related legislation. Duties include working with all mine departments to develop and maintain professional health and safety standards, planning and implementing loss control programs, developing related safe-work procedures and policies, managing Workers’ Compensation Board claims, and co-chairing the occupational Health and Safety Committee.
The successful candidate will have 7 to 10 years of experience, preferably in a mining environment. You will also have a university degree and your Canadian Registered Safety Professional designation.
We are looking for an individual who has demonstrated strong leadership skills, is a team player, and who possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Fording Coal offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Individuals interested in this position are encouraged to submit a resume before August 13th, 1999 to:
Dave Gonnelly, Administrator
Employee Relations
Greenhills Operations
P.O. Box 5000
Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0
Fording Coal Limited is a proud member of the Canadian Pacific group of companies.
Senior Electrical Engineer
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS) Inc., the world’s largest producer of primary plant nutrients with operations throughout Canada, U.S.A. and the Caribbean, requires a Senior Electrical Engineer at its Lanigan Division, located 100 km east of Saskatoon.
Providing electrical engineering services to Surface Operations, the successful candidate will possess a degree in electrical engineering complemented by at least 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in an industrial setting. Experience in maintaining and engineering industrial power systems and PLC programming is essential. We are seeking an individual who has proven skills in leadership and superior interpersonal abilities.
PCS offers an excellent remuneration package that includes a flexible benefits plan and pension and savings plans. This position offers strong potential for career growth.
Please submit your resum in confidence by August 6, 1999, to:
Human Resources Superintendent
PCS Potash – Lanigan Division
Box 3100
LANIGAN SK S0K 2M0
Fax: (306) 365-2526
Overseas Job Opportunities
Southern Peru Copper Corporation, large US owned mining and smelting company with over 40 years of open pit copper operations in South America Peru, is seeking professionals that are willing to work overseas, meet new challenges, learn from other cultures and have the opportunity to utilize their experience in another working environment.
We are now searching for (2) two Senior Mining Engineers.
A Bachelor of Science in Mining or Civil Engineering. Minimum of five years in engineering and/or open pit mine operation experience. Spanish language skills are desired. Resource mine evaluation experience is required. Medsystem mine planning software experience. High degree of management and supervisory skills.
Competitive compensation and a comprehensive overseas benefit package.
Send resumes to:
c/o L.S.I. 1612 NW 84TH Avenue,
Miami, FL 33126-1032 USA
E-Mail address: Gquintana@Southernperu.com.pe
Phone: (Peru) 51-54-686118, Fax: 51-54-686172
The Northern Miner
Volume 85, Number 23
August 2-8, 1999
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