OilandGasPeople.com Geoscience JobsPosted: 10 July 2015 at 10:00 Expires: 07 August 2015 at 10:00
Posted In: Geoscience > Geologist - Exploration
Location: Canada > Halifax
904281 - Palaeontologist
Our client is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. Employing over 100,000 personnel in around 90 countries their strategy is to reinforce their position as a leader in the Oil & Gas industry.
They are currently recruiting for the position of Palaeontologist, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Key Requirements
904281 - Palaeontologist
Our client is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. Employing over 100,000 personnel in around 90 countries their strategy is to reinforce their position as a leader in the Oil & Gas industry.
They are currently recruiting for the position of Palaeontologist, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Job Description
904281 - Palaeontologist
Our client is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies. Employing over 100,000 personnel in around 90 countries their strategy is to reinforce their position as a leader in the Oil & Gas industry.
They are currently recruiting for the position of Palaeontologist, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Job Description
Our Client, one of the global leaders in the O&G industry is preparing an exciting frontier exploration project in Nova Scotia's Offshore. The multi-well exploration programme has an estimated duration of one year. Interested applicants residing in Nova Scotia will be given the first priority. The roles will be open to other Canadians, and those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
This is an adhoc Paleontological field position that involves monitoring of grading and other earthmoving activities to support development projects in Nova Scotia.
The paleontological monitor will perform fieldwork under the direction and supervision of the Senior Paleontologist. Duties include construction monitoring, fossil salvage, laboratory preparation, data collection and analysis.
Skills & Experience
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Geology, or related field, or be working towards one with previous field experience, preferably in the Oil and Gas exploration.
- Must have prior experience conducting paleontological monitoring in a variety of settings in Canada.
- Must have the ability to work around large, loud construction equipment.
- Must have the ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours, in hot or cold conditions, with minimal assistance.
- Must have the ability to recognize fossils in the ground, use excavation tools, and salvage resources as necessary.
- Must carry appropriate materials and have the ability to jacket fossils.
This is a contract position.
The rate for this position is negotiable.
If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 904281.
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