Senior Geophysicist (Calgary)

Job Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a Senior Geophysicist in our Calgary, Alberta office. The role involves leading and growing Stantec’s Geophysics West practice, collaborating with teams across Canada to deliver integrated geophysical services, and providing senior technical leadership for near‑surface geophysics projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership in the planning, execution, interpretation, and reporting of near‑surface geophysical investigations across Western Canada and national projects.
• Lead and support geophysical programs using methods such as seismic refraction, MASW, downhole VSP, resistivity, GPR, EM, TEM, magnetics, and vibration monitoring, including related acquisition and interpretation workflows.
• Support geophysical applications for infrastructure, environmental, geohazard, resource, and risk‑mitigation projects, characterizing soil stratigraphy, buried infrastructure, bedrock, shear wave velocity, and other subsurface features.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, geohazards, environmental, hydrogeology, and engineering teams to develop integrated site characterization programs and client‑focused solutions.
• Help establish and grow Stantec’s geophysics service offering in Western Canada with the broader Canadian geophysics team.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff to build technical and practical capability.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, scope development, client discussions, and identification of new opportunities.
• Plan and lead field crews to safely acquire data and work in remote, complex environments.
• Oversee project delivery: budgeting, scheduling, invoicing, coordination, technical quality, and timely execution of deliverables.
• Support the development and maintenance of safety documentation, procedures, and field practices required for geophysical operations.
• Contribute to equipment and software planning, acquisition strategy, and implementation as the practice grows.
• Build collaborative relationships within Stantec’s business lines, technical delivery groups, and key practitioners across Canada.
• Travel within Western Canada and elsewhere in Canada as required.

Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong technical knowledge of near‑surface geophysics and demonstrated experience applying geophysical methods to consulting projects.
• Experience with seismic refraction, MASW, downhole VSP, resistivity, GPR, EM, TEM, magnetics, and vibration monitoring; seismic reflection and borehole geophysics is an asset.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, including budgets, schedules, invoicing, field planning, data acquisition, interpretation, and reporting.
• Strong people skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and support junior staff.
• Effective communication, technical writing, and client engagement skills.
• Practical understanding of health, safety, and quality systems related to field‑based consulting services; experience developing or maintaining safety procedures is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams across regions.
• Experience with geophysical processing, interpretation, and visualization software.
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and adapt to changing priorities and field conditions.
• Participation in technical conferences, industry events, and professional activities is an asset.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote field environments; valid driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, Geology, Earth Science, or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• 12–15 years of relevant professional experience in near‑surface geophysics, geoscience consulting, or related delivery.
• Registered as a Skilled Geoscientist (P.Geo.) in good standing in Alberta; additional Canadian registrations are an asset.

Working Conditions

Typical office environment working with computers; field work may involve exposure to inclement weather and rugged terrain.

Benefits Summary

Full‑time employees (20+ hours per week) have access to health, dental, and vision plans, wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax‑free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Part‑time and casual employees have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax‑free savings account.