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Geological and mineral technician
Alternative titles: General foreman/forewoman - mining, Prospector, Supervisors in mineral and metal processing, Mining engineering technician
Average Salary
$34.00/hPlacement Rates
What are the main duties?
- Map out and take samples from mineralized zones, control soil stability.
- Coordinate assaying to find promising locations.
- Carry out geological, geochemical and geophysical surveys in collaboration with engineers and geologists.
- Supervise ore drilling and blasting operations.
Is it right for you?
- You are interested in science and technical drawing.
- You enjoy working outside and are in excellent physical shape.
- You are organized, meticulous and have good observation skills.
Program
Placement rates
80%
Job Placement Rate
20%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training
2745h
33 months
D.C.S.
Where is this program being offered?
Abitibi - Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Capitale-Nationale, Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière - Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Estrie, Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Laval, Mauricie, Montérégie, Montréal, Nord-du-Québec, Outaouais and Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean
Placement rates
80%
Job Placement Rate
20%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training
2745h
33 months
D.C.S.
Where is this program being offered?
Abitibi - Témiscamingue, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Capitale-Nationale, Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière - Appalaches, Côte-Nord, Estrie, Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Lanaudière, Laurentides, Laval, Mauricie, Montérégie, Montréal, Nord-du-Québec, Outaouais and Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean