Geotechnical Engineering Technologist

Stantec · Calgary

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently searching for Geotechnical Engineering Technologist on a regular full-time basis on rotation in the field, reporting out of the Calgary office. This is a non-exempt position; any overtime hours worked will be remunerated based on provincial employment regulations. Under the supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Geotechnical Engineering Technologist is responsible for completing operations maintenance and surveillance monitoring tasks for earthen structures at active mine sites and civil earthwork projects. This position will work independently in the field with support from their Field Supervisor and Project Manager.

This is a field position, work schedules will be based on project specific requirements and will require rotations of 12-hour shifts (day/night), as well as travel to remote field locations. Travel costs incurred while travelling to and from the project will only be covered from approved locations (Calgary and Edmonton). In addition, travel hours will be paid to a maximum of 1.5 hours per trip to and from the field location.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your position may fulfil any of the following roles:

Civil Field Technologist

Participating and following site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and that the safety standard procedures are strictly adhered to with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all
Participating in daily tailgate meetings
Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seek to improve safety with reference to known policies and procedures
Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard ID, Job Observations, etc.).
Monitoring geotechnical parameters to provide quality control in accordance with design and sampling/testing specifications
Completing advanced soil sampling and compaction testing using a portable nuclear gauge
Interpreting design and IFC drawings, as well as material and construction specifications
Storing, transporting and maintaining nuclear densometers
Developed understanding of radiation safety, policies and procedures
Reporting on technical construction monitoring observations and results and providing guidance during construction
Adhering to quality control, documentation, and data management procedures
Contributing to standardized procedures and policies, as well as the identification and execution of shared goals and objectives
Troubleshooting technical issues in the field to consistently deliver high quality results.
Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile
Working knowledge of geotechnical material testing equipment and soil sampling
Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to construction areas located throughout the mine
Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background

Instrumentation Monitor

Participating and following site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and that the safety standard procedures are strictly adhered to with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all
Participating in daily tailgate meetings
Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seek to improve safety with reference to known policies and procedures
Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard ID, Job Observations, etc.)
Commissioning/initializing, extend, lower, aid in trenching, and otherwise modify geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments/wells
Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical and hydrogeological wells/instruments
Taking readings from vibrating wire piezometers, pneumatic piezometers, standpipes, transducers, flow meters and pumping wells
Maintaining observation instruments as appropriate. Typical tasks may include but are not limited to winterization and miscellaneous maintenance (e.g. removal of water from slope inclinometers, repairing casing caps, guards and other surface appurtenances)
Programming, installing and downloading information from data loggers
Taking readings from slope inclinometers, in-place inclinometers and SAAs
Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on cables, data loggers, and automated data acquisition system
Performing visual inspection of geotechnical structures and informing the client of any concerns or abnormalities
Performing Quality Control (QC) of all readings (e.g. allow noise in slope inclinometer reading(s) to reduce before recording the reading), data entry, outputs and determine if instrument readings are of good quality or if re-reads are required
Conducting standard hydrogeological field testing on pumping and monitoring wells
Collecting water samples from monitoring wells, pumping wells, and surface infrastructure.
Entering, maintaining, and updating instrumentation data files and drawings as directed by the client
Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile
Working knowledge of geotechnical material testing equipment and sampling
Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to instruments located in potentially remote areas
Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background

Materials Testing Technician

Participating and following site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and that the safety standard procedures are strictly adhered to with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all
Participating in daily tailgate meetings
Identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions and seek to improve safety with reference to known policies and procedures
Documenting significant events or observations related to the job (i.e. Environmental, Hazard ID, Job Observations, etc.)
Maintaining, cleaning and adding to or replacing lab equipment
Ensuring tests are completed in accordance with relevant standards. The testing scope completed at the lab encompasses:
Moisture content as per ASTM D4643
Sieve analysis to no. 200 sieve as per ASTM D422
Hydrometer particle size analysis as per ASTM D422
Density and unit weight of soil in place by Sand-Cone as per ASTM D1556
Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes as per ASTM D2487
Standard proctor and Modified proctor testing as per ASTM D698 and D1557
Maintaining proper chain of custody tracking of all samples from receipt to disposal
Prioritizing work to meet the client’s requirements
Completing Chain of Custody forms and filing appropriately for soil samples
Logging and uploading sampling results to the client’s database
Receiving samples, scheduling tests, and completing tests. Tracking updates to be provided to the client, upon request
Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile
Extensive experience with northern Alberta glacial geology and Athabasca Oil Sands Geology having worked in the oil sands or glacial soils previously
Working knowledge of geotechnical material testing equipment and soil sampling
Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

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