Career profiles
Linked here are a series of profiles of geoscientists working in Canada's Geological Surveys. they range from those early in their careers to Provincial Geologist medal winners, and illustrate the variety of opportunities that exist. These geoscientists also explain why they choose to work in public geoscience.
Adrian Hickin, Quaternary Geologist - Oil and Gas, British Columbia Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources.
Though I have the responsibility to complete and deliver my projects on time, I have a flexible schedule which enables me to spend valuable time with my family and young children.
Filippo Ferri, Senior Petroleum Geologist, British Columbia Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources.
The geological solutions that one produces will have a lasting legacy as they are made available through internal and external publications
Elizabeth Johnson, Hydrogeologist, British Columbia Ministry of Energy Mines and Petroleum Resources.
I like that I can provide solid intelligent input for the safe and responsible development of Canada's resources
Dave Liverman, Director, Geological Survey of Newfoundland & Labrador.
I'm sure that if I'd taken other career paths I could have earned more money, but it is hard to imagine any other position that would provide the same degree of job satisfaction.
Alana Hinchey, regional mapper, Geological Survey of Newfoundland & Labrador.
I have been successful in juggling working in the field with being a parent, as well as with my husband's career, who also works in public geoscience
Luke Ootes, Mineral Deposits Geologist, NWT Geoscience office.
There are so many subdisciplines in geology that there is likely something of interest for everyone
Thomas Hadlari, Stratigrapher, NWT Geoscience office (profile on Earth Sciences Canada careers section)
I enjoyed seeing wolves and Caribou on the tundra. I've had some absolutely beautiful lunch spots on lakes in the arctic and streams and ridges in the mountains.
Émilie Bédard, Bureau de l'exploration géologique du Québec, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune.
Le travail et les projets sont très diversifiés, ce qui permet de varier mon champ de compétences
Hanafi Hammouche, Bureau de l'exploration géologique du Québec, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune.
L'emploi est stable, motivant et plein de défis
Francois Leclerc, Bureau de l'exploration géologique du Québec, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune.
Je suis maitre de l'exécution de mes travaux
Charles Maurice, Bureau de l'exploration géologique du Québec, Ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune.
Je peux proposer des projets a l'échelle de la province du Québec
Carolyn Relf, Director, Yukon Geological Survey (profile on Earth Sciences Canada careers section))
I get to see some of our field research first-hand, visit active exploration sites and operating mines, and interact with people from universities, governments, industry, and northern communities.
Bill LeBarge, Placer Geologist, Yukon Geological Survey (profile on Earth Sciences Canada careers section))
Another exciting part of my job is that I sometimes travel internationally to present new findings at geologic conferences. I have also done some field work in Russia, visiting many historic and actively-mined gold, platinum, diamond and titanium placer deposits throughout the former Soviet Union.
John Calder, Senior Geologist, Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources (profile on Earth Sciences Canada careers section))
Be enthusiastic, and try to create opportunities for yourself as time goes on. And think of what you can do to make the world a better place