Geotechnical Engineering Technologist

Overview

In this field-embedded role, you support geotechnical field operations, instrumentation, and laboratory testing across mine sites and civil earthworks. You’ll work with a team to monitor earth structures, collect data, and ensure safety and quality on-site, on schedule, and on budget. The position combines field, lab, and site-based analysis, offering hands-on problem solving and exposure to diverse geotechnical challenges. You’ll contribute to safe, reliable earthwork projects and learn to manage complex field instrumentation and testing.

Pay / Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program and health care spending account
• Group registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Employee stock purchase program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Operate in Civil Field Technologist, Instrumentation Monitor, and Materials Testing Technician roles as required
• Adhere to HSE policies and lead safety-focused routines and tailgate meetings
• Monitor geotechnical parameters and perform soil sampling/compaction testing with nuclear gauge
• Interpret IFC drawings and specifications; manage data, QA/QC, and documentation
• Maintain and troubleshoot geotechnical instrumentation and data acquisition systems
• Take readings from piezometers, inclinometers, standpipes, and related sensors; perform hydrogeological field testing
• Collect and process soil and groundwater samples; ensure proper chain of custody
• Engage with stakeholders and coordinate field activities across remote mine sites and projects

Key requirements

• Post-Secondary Technical Diploma in geotechnical/geological/civil/mining disciplines
• 5+ years’ geotechnical laboratory and/or field testing experience
• ASET registration or ability to register (C.Tech./T.T./C.E.T.); ASTTBC asset considered
• CCIL certification for soils, concrete, asphalt is an asset
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with clean abstract; Varies by location
• Proficiency with geotechnical testing equipment and data logging; Microsoft Office
• HSE awareness and ability to work in remote environments; drug/alcohol testing and background checks may apply

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities
• Team player with ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset
• Geotechnical material testing (Atterberg limits, hydrometers, sieve analysis, proctor testing)
• Soil sampling and laboratory procedures
• Data logging, data management, and instrumentation maintenance

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