Job Description
Discover your full potential! At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine geotechnical cold regions engineering with advanced analytics and cutting-edge remote sensing technology to provide consulting services and solve the most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network and expertise. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, geoscientists, scientists, remote sensing, and GIS specialists.
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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We are currently looking for a Junior/Intermediate Geomorphologist or Terrain Geologist to join our Arctic team in our Edmonton, AB office. Reporting to the Manager of Edmonton Arctic Engineering, the successful candidate will work as a Geomorphologist/Terrain Geologist specializing in permafrost and cold region projects, primarily in the Canadian Arctic and Alaska.Experience in geohazard assessments, permafrost terrain and surficial geology mapping is beneficial as well as experience with software packages such as ArcGIS Pro Image Analyst, PurVIEW, Summit, Civil 3D, and the Microsoft Office suite.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting terrain analysis of the project sites located in permafrost regions.
- Permafrost terrain and surficial geology mapping using 3D visualization software.
- Geohazard assessment and geohazard designation mapping.
- Permafrost-related landform / feature mapping using 3D visualization software.
- Terrain stability mapping.
- Managing surface water resources and fluvial geomorphology projects.
- Preparing and reviewing technical reporting and support research and preparation of proposals.
- Preparing and reviewing scope and cost estimates for geomorphology / geohazard tasks.
- Building and maintaining client relationships as well as promoting company resources through business development initiatives.
- Working collaboratively with the Edmonton Arctic group’s sister offices in Whitehorse and Yellowknife.
- Preparing responses to Request for Proposals from potential clients and information/data requests from existing clients, and various other reports and proposals.
- Creating project plans and implementing sub-consultant and sub-contractor agreements.
- Planning and conducting field investigations, site reconnaissance visits, ground-truthing of desktop air photo / satellite imagery interpretation / mapping, geotechnical and permafrost investigations, instrumentation installation, and geohazard assessments in the cold regions for 2 to 3 weeks at a time.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Physical Geography, Earth Sciences, Water Resources or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience with terrain assessments related to geomorphic processes, channel stability, pipeline crossings, transportation infrastructure, municipal infrastructure, mining infrastructure, and geohazard assessment projects.
- Providing the technical analysis needed to meet project goals and objectives.
- Knowledge of Terrain Classification Systems for British Columbia and Yukon.
- Experience with field data collection (including borehole/test pit logging and overburden/rock core sampling and field testing) interpolation, and reporting.
- Experience with geomorphic field work and assessments.
- Strong technical writing skills and experience writing technical documents and proposals.
- Ability to lead and work effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Exceptional organizational and self-directed time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects under tight deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work with multiple personality types.
- Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written).
- Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work as part of a team. Must possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
- Professional registration or eligible to register as P.Eng. or P.Geo in Canada.
What Makes Tetra Tech A Great Place to Work:
- Benefits starting day one of employment.
- Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
- Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We'll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
- Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
- Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
- You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
- Tetra Tech is a global company with over 28,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
- Opportunity for advancement within our Arctic group and within Tetra Tech globally.
Additional Information
A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).
To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required but will be explained during the recruitment process if they are necessary. As this position may be serving clients that have vaccination requirements for site access, we may be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.
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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.
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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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