Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Senior Geotechnical Engineer 

Location: North Bay, Ontario
Employment Type: Full‑Time

Our client is a well‑established engineering consultancy supporting complex projects across Canada and international markets. They are currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team and contribute to projects in the mining, hydropower, and water infrastructure sectors.

This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, provide leadership across geotechnical disciplines, and support clients throughout the full project lifecycle. The position may require domestic and international travel depending on project and client needs.

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Position Overview

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer, you will play a key leadership role in delivering geotechnical engineering services for resource and infrastructure projects. You will be responsible for technical oversight, project execution, mentoring junior staff, and supporting client relationships.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical aspects of projects, including scope, budget, and schedule management
• Plan, oversee, and interpret geotechnical site investigations and laboratory testing programs
• Review geological models and establish appropriate geotechnical design parameters
• Perform and review advanced geotechnical analyses, including:
  • Slope stability
  • Settlement and bearing capacity
  • Liquefaction assessments
• Design and evaluate foundations, slopes, retaining structures, excavations, and ground improvement solutions
• Prepare, review, and sign off on geotechnical reports, calculations, and engineering recommendations
• Identify geotechnical risks and propose mitigation and monitoring strategies
• Support construction activities through site visits, RFI responses, submittal reviews, and instrumentation assessment
• Provide technical leadership and peer review of geotechnical deliverables
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to proposal development and client relations

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Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geological or Civil Engineering
  • A graduate degree specializing in Geotechnical Engineering is considered an asset
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario or another Canadian province or territory
• Minimum 10 years of relevant engineering experience, specifically in mining and/or infrastructure project development
• Strong background in geotechnical design and project management
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Geotechnical investigations and reporting
  • Geotechnical analyses and foundation assessments
  • Tailings and water management feasibility studies, design, and operational support
  • Dam and embankment design, analysis, and monitoring
  • Construction material evaluation
  • Civil and earthworks construction monitoring
  • Preparation of design reports, drawings, and technical specifications

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What’s Offered

• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact resource and infrastructure projects
• Technically driven and collaborative work environment
• Professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Exposure to international and multidisciplinary projects

To apply for this position, please send your resume in Word format to heena.raza@trsstaffing.com

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. 

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.