Geotechnical & Foundational Technical Coordinator

Description

• Track geotechnical activities against project schedules and budgets, reporting progress to the project team.
• Prepare and organize geotechnical reports, including site investigation summaries, lab results, and monitoring updates.
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations and assessments for infrastructure projects, including organizing soil sampling, borehole logging, laboratory testing, and site visits.
• Act as a point of contact for routine geotechnical inquiries, ensuring clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards in all geotechnical activities.
• Support senior engineers by maintaining documentation, ensuring best practices are followed, and facilitating communication across teams.
• Participate in site inspections and assist with ground condition assessments during construction.
• Assist in implementing quality control procedures to meet project specifications, regulatory standards, and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in implementing geotechnical monitoring programs, tracking soil stability, foundation behavior, groundwater conditions, and ground movements during construction.
• Provide administrative and technical support for developing solutions and recommendations to address geotechnical challenges.
• Coordinate with construction teams, project managers, and engineers to ensure timely sharing of geotechnical information and compliance with design specifications.
• Collect and compile data from geotechnical instruments (e.g., piezometers, inclinometers, settlement gauges) and prepare accurate reports for project teams.
• Help identify potential geotechnical risks by gathering information and assisting with risk assessment processes.

Requirements

• Clear written and verbal communication for preparing reports and liaising with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team environment and supporting senior engineers.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate field activities, schedule testing, and maintain accurate documentation.
• High attention to detail for reviewing data and ensuring accuracy in reports and compliance with standards.
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with geotechnical data software is an asset.
• Ability to assist in identifying potential issues and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic understanding of geotechnical principles, soil testing methods, and monitoring instruments.
• Safety training (e.g., WHMIS, First Aid) and familiarity with regulatory standards is an asset.
• 2–4 years of experience in geotechnical coordination or related construction/engineering support roles.
• Experience with site investigations, data collection, and report preparation preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance