The Site Geologist will play a key role in integrating geological expertise into large‑scale urban infrastructure construction. This position involves overseeing field operations such as secant pile drilling, open‑cut excavations, and NATM/SEM tunneling, while performing detailed geological mapping and bedrock assessments.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams including geotechnical engineers, designers, project managers, and contractors, this role will ensure geological conditions are accurately interpreted, risks are effectively managed, and project requirements are met with technical precision and operational efficiency.
The salary range for this position is $90,000 CAD - $110,000 CAD, plus additional benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
Geological Oversight & Field Operations
- Conduct geological face mapping during open‑cut and SEM excavations in soil and bedrock.
- Apply structural geology expertise to evaluate joint features, ground conditions, and support classes (RMR, GSI, Q Barton value).
- Identify and recommend appropriate rock support measures to ensure stability of the exposed rock face.
- Support NATM/SEM tunneling activities, including participation in Permit‑to‑Tunnel meetings.
Technical Analysis, Instrumentation & Reporting
- Maintain detailed logs of drilling, mapping, and geological observations.
- Interpret geotechnical instrumentation data and contribute to Monitoring Action Team decisions.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports outlining geological risks, findings, and construction implications.
Design Review & Engineering Support
- Collaborate with design teams to assess pile embedment, geological support classes, and excavation requirements.
- Review SEM and SOE design reports, RFIs, Field Change Requests, and Non‑Conformance documentation.
- Develop practical technical solutions to meet construction and geological constraints.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Communication
- Work closely with Geotechnical Engineers, Project Managers, and Contractors to integrate geological considerations into construction planning.
- Communicate geological findings, recommendations, and risks to internal and external stakeholders.
- Support coordination between field operations and design teams to ensure seamless project execution.