Interested in a Career at Sander Geophysics?

Sander Geophysics is committed to employment equity objectives and encourages visible minorities, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and women to apply and identify as members of a designated employment equity group.  More information on employment equity can be found at the Human Resources and Social Development Canada website.

If you are interested in one of the positions below, please apply by email to careers@sgl.com.  The position applying for should be included.  Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

• Receiving, sorting, and issuing incoming parts and materials
• Maintaining certification files and related documentation
• Maintaining sufficient stock levels and inventory lists
• Liaising with the maintenance control and the shipping department
• Local pick-up and delivery of parts and materials
• Complete administrative tasks including filing, clerical, and data entry work
• Other duties as assigned

• Computer literate with Word and Excel skills
• Experience with parts support in the aviation industry an asset
• Familiarity with aviation paperwork processes and procedures, an asset
• An aircraft maintenance background an asset
• Ability to obtain a Transport Canada Airside Pass, TDG and forklift certificate
• Ontario Driver's License
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to multi-task, follow instructions, and work with minimal supervision
• Availability to work after hours occasionally, as required
• Detail oriented, energetic and strongly motivated

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SGL requires fixed wing captains and first officers for airborne geophysical survey operations worldwide.

• Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft he/she commands and for all those on board during the flight
• Assist in monitoring on-board geophysical equipment
• Complete pre-flight inspections and post flight reports
• Liaise with foreign aviation authorities
• For each flight, become familiar with:
  • the planned route/flight plan
  • the aerodromes planned for normal and emergency use
  • the survey navigation equipment and ensure that it is in working order
• Ensure the following has been met:
  • the flight as planned can be made safely
  • the aircraft equipment including emergency, survival and safety equipment is installed

• A valid commercial pilot's license with group 1 instrument rating
• A valid passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport, mandatory
• Must be willing to travel to our global survey sites
• Low level survey experience an asset
• International flying experience an asset
• Experience on the Cessna Caravan and multi-engine aircraft is preferred
• Additional languages an asset
• Must have or have the ability to obtain transportation security clearance (restricted area pass)

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SGL requires helicopter captains and first officers for airborne geophysical survey operations worldwide.

• Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft he/she commands and for all those on board during the flight
• Assist in monitoring on-board geophysical equipment
• For each flight, become familiar with:
  • the planned route/flight plan
  • the aerodromes planned for normal and emergency use
  • the survey navigation equipment and ensure that it is in working order
• Ensure the following has been met:
  • the flight as planned can be made safely
  • the aircraft equipment including emergency, survival and safety equipment is installed

• A valid commercial pilot's license
• A minimum of 500 hours (minimum of 1000 hours for first captains)
• A valid passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport, mandatory
• Travel for extended periods, mandatory
• International flying experience an asset
• An AS350 endorsement and experience in bird-towing or long-line operations are preferred

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Maintain sophisticated aircraft-mounted airborne remote sensing equipment
• Build, test and design PCB
• Fabricate, test and design acquisition systems
• Write and draw assembly procedures

• Demonstrated experience in:
  • circuit board assembly
  • circuit board repair
• PC assembly and testing
• Solid electrical knowledge an asset
• Must have, or be eligible for a valid passport
• Have the ability to travel on short notice to global locations
• Ability to communicate in multiple languages an asset
• Degree or diploma in electronics engineering

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SGL requires AMEs in the company's Ottawa headquarters and at field sites around the world.  The fleet includes Cessna Caravans, several piston twin aircraft, and an AS350 B3 helicopter.

• Maintain company aircraft at Ottawa headquarters and field locations
• Carry out maintenance tasks as directed in accordance with the Maintenance Policy Manual and Transport Canada regulations, within the scope of their license, capabilities and authority
• Properly record and report defects discovered while performing maintenance on any aircraft or component
• Properly record parts used during maintenance and correctly record maintenance in technical records and log books including the completion of parts issue and additional work sheets
• Receive and review aircraft status sheets to ensure there are instructions and parts necessary to support the operations
• Generate and provide reports on the state of field maintenance and aircraft status
• Confer with the maintenance manager(s) and field crew chief to identify aircraft, shop and field maintenance issues and to discuss maintenance requirements and problems
• Report unserviceable maintenance equipment and material deficiencies to the maintenance manager or field crew chief
• Assist as required in the timely completion of company, customer and regulatory audits
• Ensure that safety precautions are observed both by themselves and by apprentices and learner mechanics

• Valid passport
• Willingness to travel for extended periods
• Possess a current and valid Canadian AME license (M1 minimum)

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SGL requires apprentice AMEs in the company's Ottawa headquarters and at field sites around the world.  Their primary function is to assist the AME's and maintenance managers in the performance of their duties.   An apprentice is expected to show the willingness and aptitude to learn.   They will be expected to show good aircraft maintenance practices and knowledge.

• Complete work in accordance with applicable standards of airworthiness and the company AMO MPM
• Immediately report to direct supervisor any items that may affect the airworthiness of a component or aircraft upon which work is being carried out on, and ensure the defect is properly addressed
• Support company aircraft and operations by being available for limited field assignments
• Maintain a personal logbook, as issued and approved by Transport Canada
• Observe all company safety precautions and policies
• As necessary attend training courses and complete required training or company examinations
• Perform other duties as determined by the director of aircraft maintenance or maintenance manager(s)

• Valid passport
• Willingness to travel for limited periods

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SGL is currently seeking geophysicists to join the growing team. You will be working at the head office location in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, and also at our global locations which currently include North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa.

• Creating survey flight line and flying surface plans
• Processing airborne magnetometer, gamma-ray spectrometer and gravimeter data
• Performing quality control
• Producing final map products

• University degree in earth sciences, geophysics or physics
• Experience/familiarity with geophysical instrument operations
• Extensive computer experience
• Willing to travel globally for extended periods
• Must have a valid passport or the ability to obtain a valid passport for the purpose of traveling globally
• Valid driver's license
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.