Geotechnical engineer

Overview

Languages

English

• Master's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Hybrid

Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

• Mining company
• Consulting engineering company

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies in mining operation and evaluation
• Conduct geohydrological programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping
• Conduct geological programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping
• Conduct geotechnical programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping
• Develop feasibility studies planning in mining exploration
• Plan programs for data acquisition, analysis and mapping to assist in the development of civil engineering projects
• Supervise technologists, technicians and other engineers and scientists
• Prepare recommendations and reports for the construction or improvement of civil engineering projects
• Conduct studies of groundwater flow and contamination
• 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

Credentials

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

Experience and specialization

• Rock mechanics

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Mining technology

• Geohazard prevention and mitigation
• Design
• Installation, maintenance and inspection of equipment or facilities
• Quality assurance or control
• Research and development
• Specification or technical writing

• Mineral deposits or mining

• Geotechnical

Additional information

• Basic security clearance
• Confidential security clearance

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel internationally
• Valid driver's licence

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

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

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Maternity and parental benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits