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Geological Engineers  (NOC 2144)
Southeast Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Geological engineers conduct geological and geotechnical studies to assess suitability of locations for civil engineering, mining and oil and gas projects; and plan, design, develop and supervise programs of geological data acquisition and analysis and the preparation of geological engineering reports and recommendations. Geological engineers are employed in consulting engineering companies, electrical utilities, mining and petroleum companies and in government and research and educational institutions.

geological engineer, geophysical engineer, hydrogeological engineer.

Geological engineers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Plan, develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering, mining, petroleum and waste management projects or for regional development
  • Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports for construction or improvements to foundations of civil engineering projects such as rock excavation, pressure grouting and hydraulic channel erosion control
  • Analyze and prepare recommendations and reports on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes and fills, and probable effects of landslides and earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects
  • Conduct theoretical and applied study of groundwater flow and contamination and develop prescriptions for site selection, treatment and construction
  • Plan, develop, co-ordinate and conduct theoretical and experimental studies in mining exploration, mine evaluation and feasibility studies relative to the mining industry
  • Conduct surveys and studies of ore deposits, ore reserve calculations and mine design
  • Design, develop and implement computer applications for geophysics, geochemistry, geology, mapping and related fields
  • Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Steinbach, Beausejour, Lac du Bonnet, Niverville, Ste. Anne, Oakbank, St. Adolphe

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Wages for Geological Engineers in Southeast Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

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Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 23.08 38.00 67.31 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 37.19 49.06 69.71 Note
Reference Period: 2011
Source: Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
British Columbia 16.00 26.73 49.54 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 13.83 41.97 46.66 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
New Brunswick 19.08 29.77 53.95 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Nova Scotia 17.05 31.00 56.00 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 18.71 31.27 70.51 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Prince Edward Island N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Québec 19.12 33.75 50.37 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 19.69 41.26 54.17 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

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