Geotechnical Engineering Technologist

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

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

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

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 the Microsoft office suite of programs

Valid Class 5 Drivers License with current Driver’s Abstract

You must have Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, and H2S Alive

These positions require a pre-access drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check

Additional qualification requirements depending on project

A minimum Post-Secondary Technical Diploma in geological, geotechnical, civil or mining disciplines

A minimum 1 years of relevant industry experience including mine driving is considered an asset

Professional designation with either the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET) or the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) is considered an asset

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.