The Opportunity

• We are seeking a Director of Geotechnical Engineering to collaborate with the Vice President, Engineering in establishing and expanding our geotechnical engineering practice.

Responsibilities

• Be a senior technical leader for dam safety and containment system engineering.
• Lead, grow, support, and mentor a passionate and committed team of professionals.
• Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with clients, regulators, suppliers, and peers.
• Enhance Trace’s reputation, especially in the geotechnical industry.
• Collaborate with colleagues in environmental science and management consulting to facilitate
  cross-selling and support business development initiatives.

About You and Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 20 years of experience in consulting geotechnical engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Health, safety, and wellness are critical to you.
• You are caring, collaborative, and positive.
• You value work-life balance and enjoy being part of a people-focused company.
• You are organized, adaptable, and passionate about consistently delivering outstanding work.
• Expert knowledge of geotechnical site investigation, embankment/impoundment design, and dam safety practices in Canada.
• Project experience in landfills, containment ponds, dams (EOR services), and cut-off walls, including the use of geomembranes and geosynthetics, is ideal.
• Knowledge of advanced geotechnical testing, liquefaction assessments, and deformation analysis is beneficial.
• Exceptional report writing and verbal communication skills.

Why Trace?

• A culture of positivity, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• You can “choose your own adventure” at Trace and we will help you get there.
• We strive to be the best at everything we do.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.

For further information or to apply:

Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume and quote position number CAN-0300-38.  Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. All hiring is managed directly by Trace. We do not engage third-party recruiters or agencies. Please apply only through our official careers site.