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At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the LifeAs the Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer, you will be reporting to the Service Line VP.
This position is hybrid and requires a minimum of 2 days a week in either our Oakville, ON or Guelph, ON office. The compensation range for this role is $140,000 to $190,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following

responsibilities:
SafetyChampion and model a strong safety culture.
Partner with H&S; to ensure compliance with company safety standards and employee engagement.
Operations & People LeadershipProvide technical mentorship and day-to-day guidance to junior and intermediate geotechnical engineers, geologists, and field staff.
Support resource planning and project staffing to ensure effective utilization across geotechnical assignments.
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and performance feedback processes for technical staff.
Foster a strong safety culture by promoting adherence to health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements during field and office activities.




Support knowledge sharing, technical training, and continuous improvement initiatives within the geotechnical practice.
Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices, technical standards, and lessons learned across projects.
Contribute to business planning, budgeting, and resource forecasting.
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture and address performance issues proactively.
Ensure compliance with company policies, systems, and governance requirements.
Revenue & GrowthContribute to the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, technical approaches, and cost estimates for geotechnical and tailings projects.
Develop and maintain robust client relationships through high-quality technical delivery and responsive project support.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to expand service offerings and pursue strategic opportunities in mining, tailings, dams, and infrastructure sectors.
Represent the company at industry conferences, technical committees, and client workshops to enhance market visibility and strengthen professional networks.
Support business development initiatives by identifying opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
Support revenue growth initiatives across the RBU.
Promote cross-service collaboration to strengthen market position and client delivery.
Contribute to achieving annual revenue and growth targets.




Technical Excellence & Project DeliveryLead geotechnical investigations and design studies.
Review engineering reports, design drawings, specifications, and technical memoranda to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
Perform peer reviews and independent technical reviews of geotechnical designs, investigations, and construction methodologies for critical infrastructure projects.
Integrate geotechnical, geological, hydrogeological, and geophysical data to develop practical and cost-effective infrastructure design solutions.
Promote quality, technical excellence, and adherence to project management standards.
Oversee project performance through reviews and lifecycle controls to ensure quality and profitability.
Align technical capabilities with client needs to enhance value delivery.
Act as Project Lead/Director, SME, or proposal lead where appropriate.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients by translating geotechnical risks into practical engineering, construction, and business solutions.
Your Expertise and Skills These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a P.
Eng. designation (master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering).
Minimum 15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience following graduation, including geotechnical investigations, foundation engineering, earthworks, and advanced geotechnical analysis and design.
Demonstrated expertise in the design and assessment of shallow foundations, deep foundations, drilled shafts, driven piles, micropiles, retaining structures, and ground improvement systems.
Extensive experience planning, directing, and interpreting geotechnical field investigations, laboratory tes

📌 Senior Associate Geotechnical Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Onterris
📍 Winnipeg