Skills

Communication Organization

Job Specifications

About the job

Scient is a deep-tech company on a mission to modernize natural resource exploration through better data, better decisions, and more sustainable outcomes. We believe exploration can be smarter and lower-risk when the results of today’s drilling directly inform tomorrow’s work, turning core data into clear, actionable insight.

To support our team, Scient is seeking a detail-oriented individual with a strong administrative skill set to support our day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys building structure, and takes pride in helping a team operate efficiently. The position requires excellent communication skills in French and English, strong organization, and familiarity with finance or business fundamentals.

This is an in-person role supporting activities across Northern Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland, initially for 4–6 months, with the potential to extend based on fit and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to developing and refining business models and financial plans
Assist with budgeting, scheduling, coordination, and reporting to support smooth operations
Coordinate meetings, support documentation, maintain internal records, and handle routine correspondence
Identify and pursue opportunities within the mining ecosystems of Northern Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland
Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders in French and English

Qualifications

Proficiency in French (spoken and written) is an asset; English fluency required
Strong organizational and communication skills
Basic knowledge of finance or business fundamentals
A keen interest in startup operations and the mining sector
Experience with grant writing or financial analysis is an asset
Previous experience in a tech startup environment is an asset

If you’re a student or recent graduate with a knack for organization and a desire to gain hands-on experience in a growing tech startup, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

Please send your resume and a tailored cover letter to contact@scient.ca. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scient values diversity and an inclusive team. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous persons, women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and LGBTQ+ persons. Feel free to self-identify in your application.

About the Company

Scient offers an AI-powered, imaging platform for streamlined and automatic classification of bedrock and species (at micro and macro scales). We facilitate real-time access to imagery data for environmental assessment and mining development. Know more