BOREALIS HIRING FOR GEOPHYSICIST ROLE

Borealis Geothermal is seeking an experienced geophysicist. Fault stability/geomechanics specialty is of interest.

Title: Geophysics Specialist
Location: Calgary, AB with fieldwork in British Columbia
Start Date: ASAP

Borealis Geothermal is a geothermal exploration and development company focused on developing moderate-temperature geothermal projects throughout western Canada. This position requires close collaboration with the geoscience team and is ideal for geophysicists with a broad knowledge of geophysical techniques, especially related to fracture-controlled geothermal systems. Experience in the investigation and delineation of natural geothermal resources across a wide range of geological settings, including both hard-rock and sedimentary environments, is also a component of the role.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and all applicable regulations
• Advance proprietary technology and build technical geoscientific capacity
• Contributing to full-cycle project management for exploration programs (including permitting, procurement, fieldwork, data processing, analysis and interpretation)
• Generate, test, and refine conceptual models of geothermal plays, and produce reports and publications substantiating geoscientific advances
• Provide a critical evaluation of the cost/benefit of exploration and research techniques
• Identify prospective opportunities for business development and consulting projects
• Provide technical assistance for non-geoscientific endeavours (regulatory, operational, etc.)
• Generate communications and marketing materials to convey complex geoscientific concepts, reporting to stakeholders and government agencies
• Mentor and direct the progress of geoscience interns

Requirements:

• A University degree in geophysics
  • preferably a master’s or PhD, or
  • equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to work with (or readily learn) geophysical processing software (ArcGIS, Leapfrog, Oasis Montaj, etc.)
• Demonstrated capacity for critical and analytical thought, and process optimization
• Excellent writing and grammar skills, with a critical eye for detail
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to innovate, advance projects, and conduct geoscientific research independently
• A resourceful, positive, can-do attitude with an open-minded approach to working with diverse team-mates, partners, and regulators
• Cultural sensitivity and curiosity to learn more about Indigenous Peoples
• Legally permitted to work in Canada, and eligible for government support (31 years of age or less, a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or granted refugee status in Canada)

Additional preferred skills, but not required:

• Experience with Python
• Experience with Magnetotellurics
• P.Geo. registered with APEGA or EGBC or a jurisdiction that offers reciprocity to APEGA and EGBC
• Wilderness First Aid
• Driver’s License
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and work in rugged, heavily forested terrain in variable weather for extended periods of time (up to 6 weeks, travel, room, board, and per diem provided)

Please fill out the following checklist and send with resume and cover letter if you'd like to be considered for the role:

Borealis Geothermal Geophysicist Role Checklist 2023
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All prospective candidates are asked to provide a cover letter, a resume and a filled out checklist document to: info@b-geo.ca. Successful candidates who move to the second round of interviews will be asked to arrange reference checks, prior to an employment offer.