Hiring : Intermediate Geological / Geotechnical Engineer (P.Eng.)

Location : Whitehorse, Yukon

Role Overview Reporting to the President, you will lead and support geotechnical investigations and project delivery across northern environments. The position blends field rotations with office-based technical work and offers flexibility once established in the region.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee drilling programs, field investigations, site reviews, and construction monitoring
• Conduct geotechnical analysis related to permafrost, foundations, earthworks, and geohazards
• Prepare technical reports, design input, and engineering recommendations
• Coordinate with contractors, municipalities, First Nations, consultants, and clients
• Manage project schedules, documentation, and communication
• Perform materials testing, lab work, and slope stability modelling
• Support remote-site logistics and field rotations during construction season
• Contribute to planning for upcoming field seasons, scopes, and equipment coordination
• Guide junior staff and participate in operational decision-making

Required Qualifications

• Active P.Eng. registration in Canada
• Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering (geotechnical focus)
• Ideally 5+ years of relevant geotechnical engineering experience
• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Comfortable operating full-size pickup trucks
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork, including multi-day or week-long rotations
• Preferred Experience
• Broad exposure to field investigations and materials testing
• Slope stability modelling (GeoStudio, Rocscience)
• GIS and spatial analysis
• Northern or remote project experience
• Permafrost, foundations, and earthworks background
• Experience mentoring junior engineers

Compensation & Benefits

• Company truck and fuel card (work use)
• Per diems during field rotations
• Paid overtime with banked-hours option
• Flexible hours and remote work flexibility
• Health benefits
• Relocation assistance to Whitehorse
• Long-term leadership growth potential

This role is suited for an engineer seeking field responsibility, technical ownership, and long-term impact across northern communities.