Senior Geologist – GS Construction Company
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GS Construction Company
LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR YOUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1974
Four decades after Glen Sandwith founded the company as GS Holdings, we still provide the same great service with great people that are focused on doing quality work, safely and efficiently.
GS Construction is proud to be one of the longest-serving general contractors in Central Alberta.
Our Core Purpose
To improve the quality of life for people, families and the communities they live in.
People First!
At GS, we like to think we look at things a little differently. Our first priority is finding quality people with the intelligence, work ethic and personal pride that fits with our corporate culture and values. We then spend the time training and growing our people to be World Class construction professionals.
We are proud to have a “field-focused” mentality. That means we understand our people on-site are the ones who get the job done. We’ve structured our organization so that all other business functions support execution in the field. We have a set of key processes and procedures that we follow on every project to get the job done right: from the estimate, to pre-job planning, to construction planning… all the way to post-job reviews.
We continually try to grow and develop our people because people are the only thing that differentiates one construction company from another.
Our Specialty
GS Construction specializes in the self-performance of water and wastewater infrastructure construction.
We offer a full suite of services for municipal & civil construction including:
- infrastructure rehabilitation & maintenance
- new construction
- land development
- general contracting
- project management
- construction management
We continue to grow and develop long-term relationships with Tier 1 clients including:
- private developers
- engineering firms
- municipalities
- government agencies
We have acquired and sustained these clients because of our reputation for quality workmanship, honesty, and integrity.
Our trusted list of Tier 1 vendors and subcontractors allows us to increase our scale and scope as required for any project while sticking to project timelines and budgets.
Our Qualifications
- Highly-trained and motivated construction management team
- Modern fleet of heavy equipment and trucks
- Over 40 years of history and experience
- One of three contractors qualified for EPCOR Watermain Replacement in the City of Edmonton
- Large and diverse partner list of quality vendors & subcontractors
- COR, PICS, and ISNET World Certified
We are also looking for a Geologist to analyze geological data and plan our geology-related projects. In this job, you’ll get to visit sites of interest to study the earth and work on extractions and mining’s. This means you’ll need excellent organizational and project management skills. You should be comfortable with data and geologic modeling, as well as technological tools. Teamwork and communication skills are also important since you will collaborate with engineers, geophysicists or other scientists. If you meet the criteria in this job description, and you also have a passion for the earth and its intricacies, we’d like to meet you.
Responsibilities:
- Plan geology projects (e.g. oil extraction, water pipe construction) and field sampling events
- Survey sites and create logs (e.g. borehole) and maps using GIS
- Gather and analyze geological data
- Coordinate research programs
- Examine the composition of samples and specimens
- Measure and test fossils, rocks, soil, ores and other material with the proper instruments (e.g. X-rays)
- Write reports on findings
- Conduct quality control on the suitability of material (e.g. metals for construction purposes) and inspect projects
- Study sites for developments, formations, hazards, and composition
- Investigate and evaluate natural resource deposits (e.g. oil, water or mining)
- Consult on various geology-related issues like waste management, resource management, gas extraction techniques and more
- Ensure environmental and other regulations are met in construction and production projects (e.g. oil wells)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in geological exploration, mainly on gold, heavy metals and industrial chemicals.
- Expertise in geologic mapping, analysis, and interpretation
- Proficiency in geological software and tools
- Strong knowledge of industry regulations and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of geologists
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure
