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Aaron Bustard

Aaron Bustard

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Geologist at Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

  • Education

    • Capital Airways

      2008 - 2011
      Commercial Pilot Licence-Aeroplane

      With multi-engine rating and float endorsement

    • University of New Brunswick

      2009 - 2013
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Geology

    • University of Waterloo

      2013 - 2016
      Master of Science (MSc) Earth Science

      Worked to fingerprint and trace alteration zones associated with deep seated unconformity type uranium deposits through thick glacial deposits in the Thelon Basin, Nunavut.Work consisted of analysing a large geochemical data set that integrated both surficial and subsurface sampling with various statistical techniques.

  • Experience

    • New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources

      Jun 2010 - Sept 2010
      Student Field Assistant

      Assisted in studying the Quaternary stratigraphy in west central New Brunswick.

    • University of New Brunswick

      Jun 2011 - Apr 2012
      Student Ressearch Assistant

      Studied Martian geology in the vicinity of the MSL landing site to constrain the geologic history of the area using crater counts and mapping.Assisted with field work at the Manicouagan impact crater in Quebec during the field season.

    • GeoVenCap

      May 2012 - Aug 2012
      Geology Student

      Conducted property scale mapping and prospecting for gold in northern New Brunswick in the vicinity of the Upsalquitch River. Work was focused on finding mineralization related to the Rocky Brook-Millstream fault system and the numerous felsic intrusions in the area.

    • British Columbia Geological Survey

      Jun 2015 - Mar 2017
      Quaternary Geoscience Assistant

      Assisted with the execution of a till sampling program for geochemistry and indicator minerals. Following the program I was responsible for performing QA/QC, analysing data, and preparing materials for publication.Inventoried past drift prospecting surveys to generate an index of studies for public release. Developed a database of all available regional scale till geochemical data in British Columbia

    • Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

      Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

      • District Geological Assistant

        Apr 2018 - Jun 2018

      • District Geologist (Acting)

        Oct 2017 - Mar 2018

      • District Geological Assistant

        Apr 2017 - Sept 2017

    • Ontario Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines

      Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
      District Geologist (acting)

      -Monitor and document mineral resources and mineral exploration throughout the Sault Ste. Marie district-Carry out field work to identify new opportunities for mineral exploration and investment in Ontario

    • Government of New Brunswick / Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick

      Mar 2019 - now
      Geologist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Commercial Pilot License - Aeroplane

    • First Aid and CPR

      Saint John Ambulance

    • Pleasure Craft Operator (NB)

    • P.Geo

      Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists NB (APEGNB)
      Jun 2019

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Spotter/Ground Search Member

      Issued by Civil Air Search and Rescue Association on Oct 2009
      Civil Air Search and Rescue AssociationAssociated with Aaron Bustard