Geotechnical Technical Director

Are you considering for a new challenge in the geotechnical field, and are you looking for an engineering firm where you can carry out responsible, sustainable projects, and where teams collaborate with each other while fostering each other's professional development? Stantec, with 30,000 experts working in 400 offices worldwide, is the company you'll want to work for. The sum of our expertise ranks us 7th among the 225 largest design firms worldwide according to Engineering News-Record!

Stantec in Quebec is a team of 1,600 people, spread across 15 business locations, who are proud to have a positive impact in their communities and who can count on a strong and dedicated local leadership. We are committed to providing a healthy, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

Your opportunity

As a Technical Director in our Geotechnical Group, join one of our 15 offices in Quebec. Your main tasks will be to participate in geotechnical investigation campaigns, to design structures and to act as a technical reviewer. With your accomplishments and recognized expertise, you will make decisions and technical recommendations when:

• Participating in the construction of bridges and tunnels in soil and rock to better connect our communities.
• Building schools, hospitals, and public spaces to better serve our citizens.
• Designing resilient buildings in a changing world.

Your responsibilities

• 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.

Your 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 our internal teams outside Quebec or with our customers.

Your 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

Stantec stands out for its kind work environment and inclusive practices, which have earned it several local and international distinctions, including the Prix Employeur 2023 de Montréal Centre-Ville and the Bloomberg ranking on gender equality. Stantec also stands out for its competitive benefits, career development programs and employee resource groups.

• Stimulating projects with interesting technical challenges within a dynamic and welcoming team.
• Regular position with total flexibility: number of hours, schedule, work 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!

If you see yourself in this position, apply today or contact your recruiter Marco Vanderwey on LinkedIn! Join us and redefine your personal best.

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