Job requirements Geological Technician in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a geological technician in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Geological and mineral technologists and technicians (NOC 22101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Geological and mineral technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in geological technology, petroleum technology, petroleum engineering technology, hydrogeology or groundwater technology, mining technology, mining engineering technology, mineralogy, metallurgical technology, or welding technology.
  • Geophysics technologists usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics technology.
  • Geological and mineral technicians usually require completion of a one- to two-year college program in a related field.
  • Certification in geological and mineral technology or in a related field is available through provincial associations of engineering/applied science technologists and technicians and may be required by employers.
  • In Quebec, membership in the regulatory body for professional technologists is required to use the title Professional Technologist.
  • A period of supervised work experience, usually two years, is required before certification.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Field Heat Treatment Technicians
Regulated
Job title Professional Technologists (geoscientists)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Applied Science Technician (gas And Petroleum)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technician (metallurgical)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technician (mineral Resources)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (mining)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Licensed Petroleum Technician
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Certified Technician (geological / Mineral)
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineering Technician (geological / Mineral)
Regulated
Job title Certified Engineering Technologist (geological / Mineral)
Regulated
Job title Professional Technologist (geological / Mineral)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (geological / Mineral)
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Certified Engineering Technician (geoscience)
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Applied Science Technician (petroleum)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technician (geological And Mineral)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (geological And Mineral)
Regulated
Job title Applied Science Technologist (petroleum)
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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