Geotechnical Engineer

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• International level

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Plan, develop and co-ordinate programs of geotechnical, geological, geophysical or geohydrological data acquisition, analysis and mapping
• Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
• Prepare recommendations and reports for the construction or improvement of civil engineering projects
• Plan, develop and conduct studies in mining exploration, mine evaluation and feasibility studies
• Conduct surveys and studies of ore deposits and mine design
• Design, develop and implement computer applications for geophysics, geochemistry, geology and mapping
• Analyze reports and prepare recommendations on settlement of buildings, stability of slopes, and effects of earthquakes to support construction and civil engineering projects

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association
• Eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) by a provincial or territorial association

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Project
• MS Word
• SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD)

Area of work experience

• Operations or production
• Project management
• Project planning
• Quality assurance or control
• Research and development
• Specification or technical writing

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Geotechnical
• Geology

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Confidential security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Variable or compressed work week