Job Description

This role is for a geotechnical engineer with around five years under their belt who wants to work on dams, tailings and hydropower, and is happy to get out into the field, sometimes overseas.

My client is a specialist global consultancy with a long history in mining, hydropower and water infrastructure. You’d be based in Toronto, working alongside colleagues in their other Canadian offices on multidisciplinary project teams. They put real weight on mentoring, and you’d be paired with a senior mentor to guide your development.

Responsibilities

• Planning and running geotechnical investigations and writing up the results
• Geotechnical analyses and foundation assessments
• Feasibility studies, design and operational support for tailings and water management facilities
• Design, analysis and monitoring of dams and embankments
• Evaluating construction materials
• Monitoring civil and earthworks construction and managing projects
• Preparing design reports, drawings and technical specifications
• Travelling within Canada and internationally to support projects and clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in geological, geotechnical or civil engineering
• P.Eng. with PEO or another Canadian association, or eligible to register
• 5 years or more of experience on mining, hydropower or infrastructure projects
• A strong technical background in geotechnical analysis and design, along with some project management experience
• Clear communicator who works well with clients and the wider team

What’s on Offer

• Health, dental and vision coverage, plus an HSA and EFAP
• Employer RRSP contributions
• Profit sharing bonus
• Extra paid days off, including an office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Maternity and parental leave top ups
• A dedicated mentor and plenty of variety in the work
• Regular social events throughout the year

Compensation

Up to $120,000 base, depending on experience, plus profit share.