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Terrapex is searching for an experienced Geotechnical Engineer to grow and manage our geotechnical division in Ottawa.  The successful candidate will be able to provide geotechnical engineering services on a variety of projects including, land development, transportation, commercial/industrial projects, and material inspection and testing services in the Ottawa region, working out of our office in Ottawa.

Working under the leadership and support of our Geotechnical Services Line Manager and geotechnical staff in Toronto, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• expanding our geotechnical laboratory;
• training junior environmental staff to carry out geotechnical testing and inspection;
• preparation of technical proposals and reports;
• management of geotechnical investigations,
• providing field inspection and testing services;
• recruiting and training junior geotechnical engineering staff;
• development and maintenance of client relationships;
• managing geotechnical staff and resource allocation in the Ottawa office; and
• overseeing the administration of the Ottawa geotechnical office, with support from Terrapex resources in Ottawa and Toronto.

Requirements and Experience:

• degree from an accredited university in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil (geotechnical option) Engineering;
• registered as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario;
• a minimum of 7 years of diverse geotechnical engineering and inspection and testing experience;
• strong technical and project management skills;
• superior verbal and written communication skills;
• valid Driver’s License; and
• knowledge of local geotechnical conditions and the regional market.

Successful candidates will also possess:

• Entrepreneurial spirit with previous business development experience;
• Energetic, self-motivated, results-oriented go-getter;
• Composed, confident demeanor, comfortable in a variety of settings (e.g. clients, contractors, technical staff, executives);
• Flexible, responsive can-do attitude, with willingness to take on wide scope of responsibilities to build geotechnical business.

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Terrapex is searching for an experienced junior to intermediate Geotechnical Engineer to join our growing team as a Geotechnical Project Manager.  The successful candidate can choose to work out of our head office in Toronto or out of our satellite branch office in Hamilton.

Working under the leadership and support of our geotechnical services manager and geotechnical staff in Toronto, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and regular communication with clients;
• Project coordination, technical leadership, and technical design for public and private sector clients in Ontario;
• Experience in developing and administering project proposals, work plans, and project costing/budgeting;
• Responsible for invoicing clients on a monthly basis as assigned by senior management;
• Directly responsible for the health and safety of any person working on an assignment; conduct project site inspections to ensure compliance with all safety and government regulations;
• Provide training to junior and intermediate staff;
• Oversee multiple geotechnical projects simultaneously;
• Conduct and or manage field investigations to acquire appropriate data;
• Prepare and review geotechnical reports;
• Geotechnical and materials engineering on a wide variety of projects including commercial, industrial, infrastructure and others;
• Construction monitoring and inspection on projects including, excavations, subgrade and shallow foundation inspections, pile installation monitoring, embankment performance monitoring, etc.;
• Installation and monitoring of geotechnical instrumentation;
• Preparation of field reports and assisting with the preparation of geotechnical reports and proposals;
• Willingness to travel within Ontario including working in conjunction with other Terrapex offices;
• Maintain and develop client relations; and
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements and Experience:

• degree from an accredited university in Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil (geotechnical option) Engineering;
• registered as a Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario;
• a minimum of 6 years of diverse geotechnical engineering and inspection and testing experience;
• strong technical and project management skills;
• superior verbal and written communication skills;
• valid Driver’s License; and
• knowledge of local geotechnical conditions and the regional market.

Successful candidates will also possess:

• Entrepreneurial spirit with previous business development experience;
• Energetic, self-motivated, results-oriented go-getter;
• Composed, confident demeanor, comfortable in a variety of settings (e.g. clients, contractors, technical staff, executives); and
• Flexible, responsive can-do attitude, with willingness to take on wide scope of responsibilities to build geotechnical business.

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Terrapex is a respected and growing consulting company providing environmental, geotechnical and related services to private- and public-sector clients throughout Ontario. Our services include transactional due diligence, site assessment and remediation, environmental liability management, facilities management, consulting/legal support, geotechnical investigation and design, construction inspection and materials testing, occupational hygiene, safety consulting, and environmental and health and safety auditing. Our core values of Integrity, Technical Excellence, Personal Service, Practical Approach and Respect have informed the firm’s development and have created a work environment focused on client service and employee satisfaction.

We have an exciting opportunity for an on-site construction safety consultant for a client who is building a new data Centre in Scarborough. The position is a contract term for the duration of the construction project, and is anticipated to run to approximately October 2022.

Duties and Responsibilities

• University degree or college diploma in a relevant field (occupational health & safety,
  environmental and/or safety engineering, safety management, industrial hygiene,
  sciences);
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with health and safety in the construction industry,
  preferably with data centre construction or large projects;
• Certification (or working towards) CRSP (preferred).

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:

• proficient with management/supervision of high-risk activities including electrical safety,
  excavation, fall protection, material handling and crane operations;
• experienced in communicating and problem solving as a team with subcontractors;
• a background and knowledge working with trades such as electricians, ironworkers,
  pipefitters, etc. (preferred);
• an understanding of the complexities of multi-employer worksites;
• experienced trainer on construction safety topics;
• knowledge of Ontario safety regulations;
• knowledge of environmental regulations (advantageous);
• experience conducting construction site safety audits and inspections;
• experience conducting incident investigations and reporting;
• able to juggle multiple priorities with ease, welcomes challenges;
• excellent attention to detail;
• innate desire to learn and grow;
• collaborative problem solver and problem preventer; and
• excellent written and verbal communicator who understands the importance of timely
  communications.

Terrapex offers a competitive rate of pay, commensurate with experience. It is expected that the position will require some overtime work, as work hours will conform to the hours of the project site.

Please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Terrapex has implemented a COVID-19 Plan and associated policies and procedures. It should be noted that Terrapex currently requires all persons joining the Company to be fully vaccinated, as defined by Health Canada, or to provide satisfactory documentation indicating the individual has a bona-fide medical condition or other such recognized status as stipulated under the Human Rights Code that would support an accommodation.

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Terrapex is searching for an Intermediate to Senior Geotechnical Engineering Technician/Technologist to provide geotechnical field inspection and testing services, on a variety of projects including transportation, land development, residential/commercial/industrial projects, working out of Terrapex’s Toronto branch.

As a member of our Geotechnical Service Line, under the direction of a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for assignments which include, but are not limited to:

• Inspection of the installation of driven pile, caissons, reinforcing steel, tiebacks, retaining walls, and ground improvements;
• Inspection and approval of foundation bearing surfaces;
• Subgrade inspection / proof rolling and approval for pavement construction, slab-on-grade, and engineered fill;
• Assisting the geotechnical engineer in field activities including but not limited to borehole layout, geotechnical drilling, test pitting, surveying, vibration monitoring, and pre-construction condition surveys;
• Conducting field testing such as compaction testing on earth fill, granular, and asphalt materials, plastic concrete sampling and testing, as part of QC or QA programs;
• Assisting in laboratory testing as needed, for soils and aggregates;
• Participating in all assigned Health and Safety training programs;
• Attending in technical training programs as required;
• Maintaining strong and effective working relationship with Terrapex staff as well as clients and subcontractors;
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Successful candidates will also possess:

• Post-secondary education in Construction Engineering &/or Civil Engineering Technology would be considered an asset. Secondary School Diploma will also be considered based on previous work experience, trade or training;
• Previous relevant experience minimum of 3 years is required.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn;
• Available to work flexible schedules including occasional weekends, work in various weather conditions, may require additional hours and travel to site locations for extended periods of time within Ontario;
• Good oral and written English communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively independently or as part of a team;
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance; and,
• CCIL laboratory accreditation would be an asset.

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Terrapex has implemented a COVID-19 Plan and associated policies and procedures.  It should be noted that Terrapex currently requires all persons joining the Company to be fully vaccinated, as defined by Health Canada, or to provide satisfactory documentation indicating the individual has a bona-fide medical condition or other such recognized status as stipulated under the Human Rights Code that would support an accommodation.

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Terrapex’s Toronto office is seeking to hire environmental scientists to become part of our growing site investigation and remediation team.

The successful candidates will be involved as a junior or entry-level consultant in a variety of projects for the public and private sector.  The work will include conducting Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments, supervising contractors, undertaking facility decommissioning and soil and groundwater remediation programs, conducting environmental management programs (including air, water and soil vapour sampling), data interpretation and analysis, and reporting. 

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Candidates will need to have:

• an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, or Engineering; registration with Professional Engineers Ontario as an engineer‑in‑training or registration with Professional Geoscientists Ontario as a geoscientist‑in‑training would be an asset
• basic knowledge of earth science, geology, hydrogeology, and environmental chemistry
• a vehicle and a valid driver’s license (Class G), as the position involves some travel within Ontario

We are looking for motivated candidates who wish to grow into more responsibilities, who can work well with all members of a project team, and who have good communication skills and a great attitude.  Terrapex offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, please note that the volume of replies may dictate that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Terrapex has implemented a COVID-19 Plan and associated policies and procedures.  It should be noted that Terrapex currently requires all persons joining the Company to be fully vaccinated, or to provide satisfactory documentation indicating the individual has a bona-fide medical condition or other such recognized status as stipulated under the Human Rights Code that would support an accommodation.

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Terrapex’s Toronto Office is searching for an experienced environmental practitioner to manage environmental site assessment and remediation projects of varying complexity located in Ontario, and particularly within the Greater Toronto Area.

Working under the leadership and support of our Site Assessment and Remediation practice area manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing moderately complex Phase One and Phase Two environmental site assessments, site remediations, risk assessments, and related projects as assigned within their area of expertise.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities and accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing scopes of work and prepare and submit proposals;
• Managing projects from start to finish, including designing work programs, identifying and allocating resources, planning, delegating and scheduling project tasks, managing budgets and deliverables;
• Overseeing the preparation of accurate and complete reports and performing QA/QC on technical work;
• Developing and maintaining trustful relationships with clients;
• Providing technical expertise and advice to project staff;
• Promoting a safety culture in all aspects of work; and,
• Participating in business development and other corporate activities and initiatives.

Requirements and Experience:

• University degree or college diploma in a relevant field, such as environmental science, earth science, geology, chemistry, environmental or civil engineering, environmental technology, site assessment and remediation;
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in an environmental consulting role;
• Prior recognition as a “Qualified Person” (per O. Reg. 153/04) by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, or being immediately eligible for such recognition;
• A thorough understanding of regulations and standards applicable to site assessment and remediation work programs, such as O. Reg. 153/04, O. Reg. 406/19, Reg. 903, O. Reg. 278/05, CSA and ASTM Standards;
• Strong technical and project management skills;
• Superior interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; and,
• A valid Driver’s License.

Exceptional candidates lacking one or more of the above qualifications may also be considered.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, self-motivated, results-oriented go-getter, and will possess:

• An entrepreneurial spirit, ideally with previous business development experience;
• A composed, confident demeanor, comfortable in a variety of settings (e.g. clients, contractors, technical staff, executives); and
• A flexible, responsive can-do attitude, with willingness to take on wide scope of responsibilities to build geotechnical business.

All work assignments require wearing personal protective equipment in adhering to Company and Client Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com.  While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Terrapex is seeking a recent graduate to support our growing Hydrogeology Services team at our Toronto office location.  The role will also involve occasionally performing other geoscience and geotechnical tasks for our diverse clients who offer challenging and interesting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform a wide variety of field work tasks. Primary tasks will include supervision / observation of programs of drilling and monitoring well installation, groundwater sampling, soil and bedrock  logging, soil sampling, groundwater level monitoring, installation of dataloggers, and slug tests.
• Deliver work in rigorous accordance with Terrapex and client-based safety protocols.
• Perform a wide variety of office tasks. Primary tasks will include data compilation and tabulation, charts and graphs, preparation of borehole records, map and figure production, review of compliance of water quality regulations, analysis of field tests, writing and review of environmental trends.
• Opportunity for continued hands on training and career development in line with our Company’s Procedures and Best Practices. 

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in earth science, or civil engineering with an emphasis in water resources, and at least two courses in hydrogeology.
• Eligible or interest in working towards professional registration (P.Geo., P.Eng.).
• Recent graduate or 1-3 years of relevant professional experience (preferably in consulting).
• Understanding of soil and bedrock classifications, overburden and bedrock drilling methods, in-situ hydraulic testing (slug, pumping tests), and soil and groundwater sampling protocols.
• Familiarity with geoscience software such as borehole logging, aquifer testing, Surfer, ArcGIS, and/or groundwater modelling.
• Ability and willingness to undertake fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions. Most field work will be within the GTA, but sometimes may require working in remote locations with overnight stays for several days.
• Ability to work in a team focused, dynamic and diverse consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime, as required.
• Driven to provide high quality and dependable results.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks for groundwater withdrawal, contaminated sites assessment and management, and environmental assessment would be assets
• A valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle on short notice.

Terrapex offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Terrapex is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Terrapex will make every effort in providing accommodations as available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Interested applicants are asked to please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com.   

Although we appreciate all interested applications, please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.

Terrapex is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual for the position of Environmental Scientist (Level 1) based in our Hamilton office. This position is a permanent full time opportunity.

The successful candidate will be involved as a junior or entry-level consultant in a variety of projects for the public and private sector. The work will include conducting Phase One and Phase Two Environmental Site Assessments, supervising contractors, undertaking facility decommissioning and soil and groundwater remediation programs, conducting environmental management programs including air, water and soil vapour sampling, data interpretation and analysis, and reporting.

Candidates must have:

• An undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geology, or
  Engineering;
• Basic knowledge of earth science, geology, hydrogeology, environmental chemistry,
  sampling and analysis;
• A vehicle and a valid driver’s license (Class G), as the position involves some travel
  within Ontario;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including both verbal and written; and,
• Self-motivated and safety minded individual with an ability to work independently, as well
  as, part of a team.

We are looking for motivated candidates who wish to grow into more responsibilities, who can work well with all members of a project team, and who have good communication skills and a great attitude.  Terrapex offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Please email resumes to careers@terrapex.com. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, please note that the volume of replies may dictate that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Terrapex is committed to providing a diverse and barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  As such, Terrapex will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer:  Unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted from vendors, including recruiting, search and staffing agencies in the absence of a signed recruitment agreement shall not be considered binding and will become the independent property of Terrapex.