Posted 2 months ago
Senior Geotechnical Technician
@ Stantec
Markham, Ontario
Overview
Stantec is hiring a Senior Geotechnical Technician in Markham, ON, to work with engineers and technicians on field and laboratory geotechnical testing across transportation, power, mining and development projects. The role is full-time with up to 75% fieldwork, requires a valid driver's licence and a willingness to travel and work overtime, and asks for at least 7 years of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Geotechnical field and laboratory testing
- Concrete and field compaction testing
- Footing, slope and subgrade inspections
- Soil classification and slope analysis
- Promote health and safety culture
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 7 years of experience
- Technical diploma or certificate in a related field, or equivalent
- Valid driver's licence required
- Works with minimal supervision
- Willing to work away from home and overtime
- Two- or three-year civil engineering technology an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 7+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Civil engineering technology |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN. Recruitment fraud notice: All legitimate Stantec career opportunities are posted exclusively at www.stantec.jobs and candidate applications and employment offers are managed through our secure applicant tracking system. Stantec will only contact candidates using official email addresses ending in @stantec.com and does not send job offers as email attachments. Stantec never requests application fees and money transfers in the recruitment process or banking information via email. We also do not send payments for the purchase of office supplies or equipment. Any communication offering employment outside of our official recruitment process should be considered fraudulent.
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Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before. We are a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Business Consulting and Services |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | consultingplanningarchitectureengineeringenvironmentalinterior designlandscapesurveyingand project management |
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Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Technician to join our team in the Markham, ON office.
Your Key Responsibilities
In this role you will have the opportunity to work with engineers and other technicians performing general duties consisting of both field and laboratory work including the following:
- Working on a variety of small to large projects spanning from transportation, power, mining, residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
- Geotechnical field testing that may require concrete testing, field compaction testing, and geotechnical laboratory testing.
- Complete geotechnical and materials testing field inspections including, but not limited to, footing inspections, slope inspections, reinforcing steel inspections, subgrade inspections, slope analysis, and soil classifications.
- Promoting a strong health and safety culture and actively participating in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program.
- Other general field and office-related duties.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
As the successful candidate, you will possess the following qualifications:
- Energetic team player with a commitment to superior client service.
- Experience working with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrate initiative and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- A valid Driver's License is required.
- Completion of a two- or three-year college program in civil engineering technology would be an asset.
- Ability and willingness to work away from home.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
Education and Experience
Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 7 years of experience.
Position will require fieldwork up to 75%
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
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Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work.
Join our team and discover the opportunities that await.
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