Geotechnical Technical Director

Overview

Are you considering a new challenge in the geotechnical field and seeking an engineering firm where you can contribute to responsible, sustainable projects in a collaborative environment that supports professional development? Stantec, with 32,000 experts in 400 offices worldwide, ranks 7th among the 225 largest design firms according to Engineering News-Record. Stantec in Quebec is a team of 1,600 people across 15 locations, committed to a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

Your opportunity

As a Technical Director in our Geotechnical Group, you will join one of our 15 offices in Quebec. Your main tasks include participating in geotechnical investigation campaigns, designing structures, and acting as a technical reviewer. With your accomplishments and recognized expertise, you will make decisions and technical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the construction of bridges and tunnels in soil and rock to better connect our communities.
• Support the building of schools, hospitals, and public spaces to better serve our citizens.
• Design resilient buildings in a changing world.
• Conduct large-scale geotechnical studies.
• Identify risks inherent to the activities.
• Manage complex technical situations.
• Establish applicable standards and procedures.
• Advise and develop new methods, practices, and tools.
• Participate in staff coaching and development.
• Participate in service proposals.
• Participate in the development of the geotechnical discipline at Stantec in Quebec.

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or geological engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including several years in infrastructure projects.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Excellent writing skills for technical reports.
• Excellent level of French (spoken and written).
• Knowledge of English is required to facilitate collaboration with internal teams outside Quebec or with customers.

Keys to success

• Master's degree in civil or geological engineering.
• Enjoy transferring your know-how to others in your team.
• Experience in the mining industry.
• Author of technical publications.

What we offer

• Stimulating projects with interesting technical challenges within a dynamic and welcoming team.
• Regular position with total flexibility: hours, schedule, location.
• Competitive compensation.
• Reimbursement of professional association membership fees.
• Flexible group insurance plan.
• Group RRSP.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Training and skills development program.

Why choose Stantec

300+ new employees have joined us in the last 12 months because the projects won by Stantec meet the expectations of consulting engineering professionals. Stay inquisitive.

Primary Location: Canada | QC | Saint-Laurent
Organization: BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time