2113 Description of  Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists 

 

Geologists, geochemists and geophysicists conduct programs of exploration and research to extend knowledge of the structure, composition and processes of the earth, to locate and identify hydrocarbon, mineral and groundwater resources, to plan and implement programs of hydrocarbon and mineral extraction and to assess and mitigate the effects of development and waste disposal projects on the environment. They are employed by petroleum and mining companies, consulting geology, geophysics and engineering firms and by governments and educational institutions or they may be self-employed.

Here is a list of Example Titles of this occupation.
 

  • biostratigrapher
  • chemical oceanographer
  • coal geologist
  • consulting geologist
  • consulting geophysicist
  • development geologist
  • environmental geologist
  • exploration geologist
  • exploration geophysicist
  • geochemist
  • geologist
  • geologist, groundwater
  • geologist, petroleum
  • geomorphologist
  • geophysicist
  • geophysicist, exploration
  • glaciologist
  • groundwater geologist
  • hydrogeologist
  • hydrographic surveyor – geology
  • hydrologist
  • ice specialist
  • marine geologist
  • micropaleontologist
  • mine geologist
  • mineralogist
  • mining geologist
  • oceanographer
  • oil geologist
  • paleobotanist
  • paleoecologist
  • paleontologist
  • palynologist
  • petrographer
  • petroleum geologist
  • petrologist
  • petrophysicist
  • photogeologist
  • physical oceanographer
  • placer geologist
  • prospecting geologist
  • quaternarist
  • quaternary scientist
  • quaternary specialist
  • remote sensing geologist
  • sedimentary geologist
  • sedimentologist
  • seismologist
  • stratigrapher
  • structural geologist
  • volcanologist
  • wellsite co-ordinator – geology
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Additionally, applicants with experience in the following occupations may also be considered under this NOC depending on the specifics of the main duties performed:

  • Chemists (2112)
  • Geological Engineers (2144)
  • Physicists and Astronomers (2111)

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