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How much do assistant geologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant geologist in Calgary, AB is $29.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant geologist?

Assistant Geologists are entry-level professionals who support geologists in studying the Earth’s structure, composition, and processes. Their duties typically include collecting and analyzing soil, rock, and water samples, conducting field surveys, and assisting with geological mapping. They work under the supervision of senior geologists in industries such as environmental consulting, mining, oil and gas, and government agencies. This role provides valuable hands-on experience and is often a stepping stone to more advanced geoscience positions.

Is there a high demand for assistant geologists?

The demand for assistant geologists is generally steady, especially in industries such as mining, oil and gas, environmental consulting, and construction. Employment opportunities depend on industry activity, regional projects, and the candidate's skills in fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting.

What are the typical responsibilities of an assistant geologist in a fieldwork setting?

As an Assistant Geologist, you will often support senior geologists during field investigations, which may include collecting soil and rock samples, conducting site surveys, and recording geologic observations. You may also assist in geophysical or geochemical testing and help with mapping and data analysis back in the office. Fieldwork can be physically demanding and often requires travel to remote locations, but it provides valuable hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of geological projects. Team collaboration is common, as you’ll frequently work with environmental scientists, engineers, and drilling crews to ensure data accuracy and project success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant geologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Geologist, you need a solid background in geology or earth sciences, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree and foundational fieldwork experience. Familiarity with GIS software, mapping tools, and data analysis platforms is important, and certifications like OSHA HAZWOPER may be required for field safety. Strong observational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collecting and reporting accurate geological data. These skills ensure reliable data collection, adherence to safety standards, and successful collaboration on geological projects.

What is the difference between Assistant Geologist vs Geoscientist?

AspectAssistant GeologistGeoscientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in geology or related fieldBachelor's or master's degree in geology, geoscience, or related field
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, lab analysis, data collectionResearch, data analysis, fieldwork, report writing
Employer & Industry UsageMining, environmental consulting, oil & gasResearch institutions, government agencies, energy companies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Assistant Geologists typically perform fieldwork and basic data collection under supervision, while Geoscientists often engage in research, complex data analysis, and report writing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds, but Geoscientists usually hold advanced degrees and work in broader research or policy settings. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in geology-related fields.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Geologist job openings in Calgary, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,891 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Geodata Scientist

ALS

Calgary, AB • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted yesterday


Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

French and English versions below / Versions francaise et anglaise ci-dessous

Location: Remote with Canada

Lieu : A distance, au Canada

About the Position

The Geodata Scientist role at ALS Geoanalytics suits someone who enjoys solving complex geoscience problems and applying machine learning to real-world mineral exploration challenges. You will deliver consulting projects focused on prospectivity analysis, geoscience data integration, and predictive modelling, collaborating with clients and internal teams to produce actionable exploration insights, while also contributing to the advancement of ALS Geoanalytics' platforms by evaluating and implementing new ML methodologies and workflow improvements.

Specific Responsibilities:

Innovation and Software platform support

  • Execute mineral exploration and geoscience consulting projects using machine learning, statistical analysis, and spatial data integration techniques to support exploration in 2D and 3D.

  • Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams of geologists, geophysicists, geochemists, and data scientists.

  • Process, analyze, and interpret geophysical, geological, geochemical, remote sensing, and drilling datasets.

  • Develop mineral prospectivity models, geological classification models, and geoscience data products using SmartSuite and supporting analytical tools and workflows.

  • Prepare high quality technical reports, presentations, maps, and client deliverables.

  • Present project results and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

  • Support project proposal development, project planning, and technical scoping activities.

  • Adapt analytical workflows to address the unique challenges and data constraints associated with each project.

  • Ensure up to date completion of timelogs/timesheets and business development activities using management system software (e.g., Zoho and HubSpot).

Innovation and Software platform support

  • Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of 2D and 3D machine learning mineral prospectivity and related workflows and capabilities.

  • Evaluate emerging machine learning, artificial intelligence, and uncertainty quantification methodologies for potential incorporation into company products and services.

  • Assist in developing, testing, and validating new analytical tools and model diagnostics.

  • Support software quality assurance, workflow optimization, and technical documentation.

  • Collaborate with product and development teams to translate consulting experience into platform improvements and new product capabilities.

  • Contribute to internal research and development initiatives focused on advancing geoscience analytics and exploration targeting methodologies.

Collaboration

  • Participate in internal technical sessions to stay current on ALS consulting services and related offerings.

  • Work with business development and marketing to collect and relay client feedback that supports improved collateral, brand awareness, and engagement.

  • Occasional travel to office for training, collaboration, client meetings, and team building events.

  • Provide structured updates to leadership on project task status and outlook.

Health and Safety

  • Observe established safety regulations and comply with all ALS health and safety policies and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Familiarity with geological sciences, mineral deposits, and mining/exploration.

  • Experience applying machine learning to mineral exploration, geological modelling, mineral prospectivity mapping, or related geoscience applications.

  • Experience with uncertainty quantification, probabilistic modelling, Bayesian methods, or explainable AI techniques.

  • Familiarity with geophysical, geological, geochemical, remote sensing, and drillhole datasets.

  • Experience with cloud computing, scalable data processing, or software development practices.

  • Experience presenting technical results to clients, industry groups, or scientific audiences.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail as it relates to creating and following templates, version control, documentation, and established procedures.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English required; English-French preferred).

  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Practiced in working with geospatial datasets and spatial analysis workflows.

  • Strong understanding of machine learning and statistical modelling techniques.

  • Proficiency in Python and common scientific computing libraries.

  • Strong writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, structured content and summarize technical inputs for proposals, marketing materials, and client communications.

Required Qualifications:

  • M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geology, Geological Engineering, Mineral Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

  • Professional registration in relevant jurisdiction. (P.Geo, P.Eng) or the ability to obtain such designation.

Physical Demands:

  • Manual dexterity to perform intricate and/or repetitive tasks;

  • Wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) such as dust masks, gloves etc., when required;

  • Ability to sit at a desk and do general office work, which includes periodic sedentary responsibilities;

  • Ability to conduct physically demanding geological field work in remote areas.

Our benefits include

  • An estimated annual salary between $90,000 - $100,000 CAD at the time of posting. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education and/or training.

  • Comprehensive benefit package specific to your work status (including extended medical, dental, and vision coverage, access to company perks, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with company match, employee assistance and wellness programs)

  • Additional vacation days for years of service

  • Business support for education or training after 9 months with the company

  • Learning & development opportunities (unlimited access to e-learnings and more)

Please note: Benefits vary based on employee status.

A propos du poste

Le role de Geoscientifique des donnees chez ALS Geoanalytics convient a une personne qui aime resoudre des problemes geoscientifiques complexes et appliquer l'apprentissage automatique aux defis concrets de l'exploration minerale. Vous realiserez des projets de conseil axes sur l'analyse de prospectivite, l'integration de donnees geoscientifiques et la modelisation predictive, en collaborant avec les clients et les equipes internes pour produire des informations exploitables, tout en contribuant a l'avancement des plateformes d'ALS Geoanalytics en evaluant et en mettant en uvre de nouvelles methodologies d'apprentissage automatique et des ameliorations de flux de travail.

Responsabilites specifiques :

Conseil en exploration

  • Executer des projets de conseil en exploration minerale et en geosciences en utilisant l'apprentissage automatique, l'analyse statistique et des techniques d'integration de donnees spatiales en 2D et 3D.

  • Collaborer efficacement avec des equipes multidisciplinaires de geologues, geophysiciens, geochimistes et scientifiques des donnees.

  • Traiter, analyser et interpreter des jeux de donnees geophysiques, geologiques, geochimiques, de teledetection et de forage.

  • Developper des modeles de prospectivite minerale, des modeles de classification geologique et des produits de donnees geoscientifiques a l'aide de SmartSuite et des outils analytiques associes.

  • Preparer des rapports techniques de haute qualite, des presentations, des cartes et des livrables clients.

  • Presenter les resultats des projets et les recommandations aux clients et aux parties prenantes.

  • Soutenir le developpement des propositions de projets, la planification et les activites de cadrage technique.

  • Adapter les flux de travail analytiques aux defis uniques et aux contraintes de donnees propres a chaque projet.

  • Assurer la mise a jour des feuilles de temps et des activites de developpement des affaires a l'aide des logiciels de gestion (ex. : Zoho et HubSpot).

Innovation et soutien a la plateforme logicielle

  • Contribuer au developpement et a l'amelioration continus des flux de travail et capacites de prospectivite minerale par apprentissage automatique en 2D et 3D.

  • Evaluer les methodologies emergentes en apprentissage automatique, intelligence artificielle et quantification de l'incertitude en vue de leur integration dans les produits et services de l'entreprise.

  • Participer au developpement, aux tests et a la validation de nouveaux outils analytiques et diagnostics de modeles.

  • Soutenir l'assurance qualite des logiciels, l'optimisation des flux de travail et la documentation technique.

  • Collaborer avec les equipes produit et developpement pour traduire l'experience conseil en ameliorations de la plateforme et en nouvelles fonctionnalites.

  • Contribuer aux initiatives internes de recherche et developpement visant a faire progresser les analyses geoscientifiques et les methodologies de ciblage exploratoire.

Collaboration

  • Participer aux sessions techniques internes pour demeurer a jour sur les services de conseil d'ALS et les offres connexes.

  • Travailler avec les equipes de developpement des affaires et de marketing pour recueillir et transmettre les commentaires des clients afin d'ameliorer les supports de communication et la notoriete de la marque.

  • Voyager occasionnellement au bureau pour des formations, des reunions clients et des evenements d'equipe.

  • Fournir des mises a jour structurees a la direction sur l'etat d'avancement des taches et les perspectives de projets.

Sante et securite

  • Respecter les reglements de securite etablis et se conformer a toutes les politiques et procedures de sante et securite d'ALS.

Connaissances, competences et aptitudes requises :

  • Connaissance des sciences geologiques, des gisements mineraux et de l'exploration/exploitation miniere.

  • Experience de l'application de l'apprentissage automatique a l'exploration minerale, a la modelisation geologique, a la cartographie de prospectivite ou a des applications geoscientifiques connexes.

  • Experience en quantification de l'incertitude, modelisation probabiliste, methodes bayesiennes ou techniques d'IA explicable.

  • Familiarite avec les jeux de donnees geophysiques, geologiques, geochimiques, de teledetection et de forage.

  • Experience en informatique en nuage, traitement de donnees a grande echelle ou pratiques de developpement logiciel.

  • Experience de presentation de resultats techniques a des clients, groupes industriels ou publics scientifiques.

  • Solides competences organisationnelles et souci du detail en ce qui concerne la creation et le respect de modeles, le controle des versions, la documentation et les procedures etablies.

  • Excellentes aptitudes a la communication verbale et ecrite (anglais obligatoire ; bilinguisme anglais-francais souhaite).

  • Capacite a communiquer des concepts techniques complexes a des publics techniques et non techniques.

  • Capacite a travailler de maniere autonome tout en collaborant efficacement au sein d'equipes multidisciplinaires.

  • Experience dans le travail avec des jeux de donnees geospatiales et des flux d'analyse spatiale.

  • Solide comprehension des techniques d'apprentissage automatique et de modelisation statistique.

  • Maitrise de Python et des bibliotheques courantes de calcul scientifique.

  • Excellentes competences redactionnelles, avec la capacite de rediger du contenu clair et structure pour des propositions, des supports marketing et des communications clients.

Qualifications requises :

  • M.Sc. ou Ph.D. en geophysique, geologie, genie geologique, genie minier, science des donnees, informatique ou discipline connexe.

  • Inscription professionnelle dans la juridiction concernee (P.Geo., Ing.) ou capacite a obtenir cette designation.

Exigences physiques :

  • Dexterite manuelle pour effectuer des taches complexes et/ou repetitives.

  • Port des equipements de protection individuelle (EPI) requis (masques anti-poussiere, gants, etc.).

  • Capacite a travailler a un bureau et a effectuer des taches de bureau generales, incluant des responsabilites sedentaires periodiques.

  • Capacite a effectuer des travaux de terrain geologiques exigeants physiquement dans des zones eloignees.

Nos avantages incluent :

  • Un salaire annuel estime entre$90,000et $100,000 CADau moment de la publication. La remuneration individuelle est determinee par des facteurs tels que les competences liees au poste, l'experience pertinente, la formation et/ou l'education.

  • Un regime d'avantages sociaux complet adapte a votre statut d'emploi (incluant la couverture medicale etendue, dentaire et visuelle, l'acces aux avantages de l'entreprise, l'assurance vie et invalidite, un regime de retraite avec participation de l'employeur, des...