Document Support, Geoscience – Hybrid

L o cation : Edmonton, Alberta is preferred, and other locations will be considered

Employment Type :  Part-time initially, with the possibility of this role evolving to full-time hours – Limited Term – Anticipated duration until March 2025

Salary Range : S1, $21.61 - $27.01 per hour. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors, including education, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Document Support, Geoscience – Hybrid

The Opportunity

The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently recruiting for part-time Document Support, Geoscience to assist in the conversion of scanned geological borehole data to digital data records for the Alberta Geological Survey (AGS).

The Alberta Geological Survey is the custodian of original Alberta Research Council coal borehole logs in PDF format. These logs are among the highest quality geological information pertaining to the shallow subsurface of Alberta and describe sediments and bedrock throughout much of the province.

To be utilized in modern groundwater studies, the coal borehole logs must be converted to tabular format in Microsoft Excel. Borehole log conversion contributes to important initiatives such as groundwater resource identification and protection, sediment and bedrock characterization, and bedrock topography and sediment thickness mapping. These initiatives help the AGS achieve our mandate to use a results-based approach for the stewardship and protection of Alberta’s environment while enabling sustainable resource development.

What your day-to-day will look like :

Use specialized software (e.g., Esri ArcPro GIS) to identify and access borehole logs.

Review and document geological information such as depth, rock type, and supplemental data in an Excel spreadsheet.

Update inventory of completed borehole logs in a GIS database.

Assemble supplemental information such as graphical geophysical data for future data conversion.

Ensure electronic documents are legible, complete, accurate and available within a timely manner, and in accordance with AER guidelines and regulations.

What we’re looking for in you :

High school diploma or relevant education. Upstream Petroleum Certificate and / or Microsoft Office Suite Certification are considered assets.

2 to 5 years of related experience, and basic knowledge of earth science or civil / environmental / geological engineering principles is preferred.

Experience using Microsoft Excel is required along with interest to learn new software applications.

Familiarity with ArcGIS and geological terms and abbreviations is preferred.

Collaborative approach to trouble-shooting, problem solving, research, and the ability to focus on a repetitive task with attention to detail.

Process improvement mindset and an interest in implementing technology to improve workflow.

Additional Information :

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.

Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available, applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result, the position may be redesigned and / or reclassified.

If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please email .  Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

What we offer you :

Great benefits from your first day of work

Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours

Generous vacation entitlement and flex days

More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website .

Our Commitment to Diversity :

At the AER, our values of Accountability, Collaboration, Transparency, and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture – a culture where every individual, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors, thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels innovation, creating a brighter, more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.

Application closing date : July 29, 2024 at midnight