Director of Geotechnical & Technical Services Director of Geotechnical & Technical Services Cypher Environmental | Winnipeg, Manitoba About the Role Cypher Environmental is seeking a technically driven, solutions-oriented leader to oversee geotechnical, product development, testing, and technical services across our growing international business.

This role combines applied research, geotechnical testing, technical problem-solving, customer relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration. Working closely with company leadership and the Business Development (BD) team, the successful candidate will guide research initiatives, support product development and approvals, provide technical expertise to customers and internal teams, and help identify new technologies, applications, and commercial opportunities that support Cypher’s continued innovation and growth.

The role will play an important part in strengthening customer and distributor relationships, supporting the advancement of business opportunities, and translating customer needs into practical technical solutions. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

International travel is an important requirement of this position. The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally to support customers, distributors, research partnerships, industry events, and technical projects.

Key Responsibilities Geotechnical Research & Product Development

Lead and support research and development initiatives for existing and emerging products, from initial investigation through testing, analysis,



and implementation.

Oversee geotechnical testing and analysis, including sieve analysis, hydrometer testing, Atterberg limits, Proctor compaction, and California Bearing Ratio (CBR) testing.

Review project parameters, evaluate technical requirements, and provide recommendations based on test results, field conditions, and intended applications.

Investigate emerging technologies, materials, and application methods that support product innovation and business growth.

Coordinate product testing, technical evaluations, and product approval processes across applicable jurisdictions and markets.

Prepare and review technical reports, research summaries, presentations, and supporting documentation.

Translate research findings and testing results into practical recommendations for product development, field applications, and customer projects.

Business Development & Customer Relationships

Work closely with the Business Development team to support customer opportunities through technical expertise, product recommendations, testing data, and application-specific solutions.

Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, project reviews, and presentations to understand client needs and identify opportunities for Cypher’s products and technologies.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors,



industry partners, suppliers, and other key stakeholders, serving as a trusted technical resource.

Support the BD team in evaluating new opportunities, developing technical proposals, responding to customer inquiries, and identifying new product applications and markets.

Provide technical training and support to customer-facing employees, helping them communicate product capabilities, application methods, and technical benefits accurately and confidently.

Collaborate across technical, BD, production, and leadership teams to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the customer and project lifecycle.

Gather customer feedback and field observations to identify opportunities for product improvements, further research, and recent business development.

Assist with troubleshooting customer concerns and technical challenges, working collaboratively to develop effective solutions.

Research Partnerships & Industry Engagement

Assist with the develop and maintain relationships with universities, colleges, research institutions, and other technical partners.

Assist with the coordination of collaborative research projects, testing programs, and technical initiatives with external partners.

Support the development of new product applications and opportunities through research, testing, and industry collaboration.

Represent Cypher at customer meetings, trade shows, industry events, technical conferences, and other engagements as required.

Communicate technical findings and company capabilities to external stakeholders through presentations, reports, and other technical materials.

Technical Team Leadership

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📌 Director of Geotechnical (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cypher Environmental
📍 Winnipeg