The Opportunity

DS is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Branch Manager, Ottawa to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their career. DS offers competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package and a variety of Training and Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path. This is a future vacancy within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the day-to-day operations and overall management of DS’s office.
- Responsible for marketing and client liaison
- Recruitment and hiring of strategic staff
- Proposal preparation, budgeting, and client development
- Responsible for planning, management, and execution of projects and those of staff reporting to you to ensure effectiveness of the deployment of staff and resources to achieve DS objectives
- Prepare and oversee proposals on behalf of project managers, liaise with client and project initiation in line with DS standards
- Supervising and mentoring intermediate and senior engineers to enhance their capabilities
- Supervision and management of office, along with training junior staff
- Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites

Key Qualifications, Skills & Education

- University degree in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science from recognized institution
- Must be a registered and practicing Professional Engineer in Ontario
- 8 to 10 years of experience in the Geotechnical, Materials Testing and construction industry
- Strong project management, client management,



and business development skills
- Proven leadership and team building experience
- Prior experience with running branch office or division is preferred
- Ability to travel between DS offices and sites within Ontario
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English
- Organized, works well under pressure and able to multi-task is essential
- Must own a vehicle with insurance coverage and hold a Valid (G-Level) Ontario Driver's License
- Flexible to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and assignments, responding easily to changing priorities

About DS Consultants Ltd

DS Consultants Ltd. (DS), a BluMetric company, is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, building science and materials inspection and testing services. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with branch offices in Barrie, Hamilton, Cambridge, and a Testing Laboratory in Vaughan, DS is supported by a team of over 140 highly qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, technologists, and administrative professionals. DS is committed to delivering practical, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and people-focused work environment.

DS is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. DS is an equal-chance employer. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

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📌 Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Branch Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 BluMetric Environmental
📍 Ottawa