Senior Geologist

ECOH is currently looking for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Geoscientist to join our Environmental team. As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer/Geoscientist you will be a core member of the Environmental team, primarily responsible for managing and conducting a variety of deliverables including acting as a Project Manager and geotechnical lead, supporting business development efforts with frequent client contact, manage geotechnical projects, proposals and RFPs, develop project scopes, schedules and budgets, and preparing and reviewing of Geotechnical Reports for roads, subdivisions, towers, bridges, buildings, municipal infrastructure and the like.
Overseeing a team of Technologists / Scientists, Senior Technologists / Senior Scientists, and other junior staff, ensuring that Corporate Standards are met in all regards.
Delegating responsibilities and providing direction, training and mentorship to junior staff according to ECOH standards and techniques.
Working with the Operations Manager to ensure that project resources meet or exceed established guidelines for standards of performance.
Serving as the link between the junior staff and the Operations Manager to identify and close training gaps.
Providing consistent constructive and meaningful feedback to junior staff.
Assisting in the recruiting and training of additional staff.
Acting as project manager and technical lead, responsible for planning, supervising and leading geotechnical investigations and design activities.
Develop and prepare technical scopes of work, schedules and budgets for proposals and projects.
to meet the scope of work and regulatory requirements. Leading and participate on multi-disciplinary, multi-geographic project teams.
Performing related administrative tasks including documentation of project activities, office administration, expense reports, purchase orders, invoicing support, etc.
This position may have field component with regards to completing field activities and training of junior staff.
Participating in project and financial management including financial analysis.
Maintaining quality control, quality assurance and policy compliance
Providing presentations and publishing technical articles.
A University degree in Earth Sciences or Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering is required.
A minimum of 15 years experience in a related field/industry as a Geotechnical Engineer/Geoscientist.
Experience in managing and working on a variety of sizes and types of multi-disciplinary projects for various client types. Strong understanding of Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations.
Time and resource management- ability to provide field staff with the appropriate direction, guidance, and instructions.
Demonstrates strong support of corporate initiatives and plans.
Willingness to share technical knowledge and expertise with peers.
Ability to work effectively with fellow project managers, senior management, clients, and contractors, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Sound judgement pertaining to business and project activities.
Strong budgetary skills exercised for the management of projects and resources.
Strong written/verbal communications skills- Demonstrates the ability to present technical data effectively to internal staff and clients.
Valid driver’s license and adequate insurance must be maintained at all times.
General to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Knowledge and understanding of other technical related software programs (as required).
Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.