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INGENIEUR GEOPHYSICIEN [2 records]

Record 1 2023-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Engineering
  • Geophysics
CONT

Geophysical engineers utilize their extensive knowledge of the earth to identify sites that may contain special mineral or stone deposits that could be of interest to mining companies and other corporations. They then plan how the resources will be drawn out of the earth in the most efficient and environmentally friendly manner. In addition, a geophysical engineer may improve upon the current extraction methods being used in operating mines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Ingénierie
  • Géophysique
CONT

L'ingénieur en géophysique au Québec est normalement un ingénieur géologue spécialisé en géophysique. En maîtrisant la physique des ondes sismiques, acoustiques, électromagnétiques et l'électricité dans différents géomatériaux, l'expert en géophysique est en mesure de proposer la meilleure combinaison de méthodes géophysiques pour l'investigation d'un site. La géophysique peut être étendue aux levés topographiques, hydrographiques et d'imagerie par drones.

Spanish

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Record 2 - external organization data 2022-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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