OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
OUR VALUES
Science
Driven by science-based decision making.
Innovation
Push the boundaries of cutting edge technology.
Flexibility
Adapt to change and unpredictable situations.
People
Value our people’s knowledgeable and creative input.
Accountability
Act responsibly towards our people, clients, environment and community.
CAREERS
SJ Geophysics is on the lookout for qualified people to join our team. If you are looking for full-time, long-term employment, please consider applying. Geophysicist Administrative Assistant
Our History
2010
Widespread use of the Voleterra system for all BHIP and BHEM projects.
2012
The Volterra system was rolled out for large scale international projects.
2016
Widespread use of the Voleterra system for all BHIP and BHEM projects.
2018
The Volterra system was rolled out for large scale international projects.
2023
Widespread use of the Voleterra system for all BHIP and BHEM projects.
Our Clients
“Working with SJ Geophysics gives HPX access to the best geophysical receiver equipment, and exceptional geophysical expertise. SJ Geophysics help HPX achieve high quality outcomes when tackling difficult geophysical problems.”
Nick Williams, Principal Geophysicist
“Working with SJ Geophysics gives HPX access to the best geophysical receiver equipment, and exceptional geophysical expertise. SJ Geophysics help HPX achieve high quality outcomes when tackling difficult geophysical problems.”
Nick Williams, Principal Geophysicist
Our Team
Syd Visser
President
Senior Geophysicist and Geologist
Syd began his mining career in 1965. A graduate of the Haileybury School of Mines (1971), Syd also completed a B.Sc. (Honours) in geology and geophysics from the University of British Columbia in 1981. Prior to founding SJ Geophysics, Syd worked as a geophysicist at Cominco Ltd. Syd’s experience includes gravity, horizontal loop electromagnetic, IP, magnetic, seismic, VLF, (surface and borehole) UTEM surveys from the ground and the air in countless locations around the world. Currently he is the head of the Research and Development department, leading the technological breakthroughs that SJ Geophysics commits to.
Joyce Visser
Office/Project Manager
Joyce has been involved with SJ Geophysics since the company was founded in 1989. She is in charge of the day to day operations of the office; this includes overseeing billing and invoicing, project scheduling, coordination of field logistics of personnel and supplies and communications.
Alex Visser
Equipment Rental Manager
Alex is responsible for the company’s equipment, managing both rentals to third parties and equipment sent out on the field for SJ Geophysics’ projects. He also oversees and offers training for companies that rent the equipment, while making sure the equipment works in the clients’ best interest. Alex has been with the company for a long period of time, understanding and being able to coordinate the projects in order to attain the objectives for both the clients and the company.