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About the Role

The Senior Engineer, Geoenvironmental Services acts as a geotechnical engineering subject expert and leads a team of engineers and technical specialists, overseeing the geotechnical review of erosion hazard risks in accordance with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) regulatory responsibilities. This position conducts challenging risk assessments for slope stability hazards in conformance with geotechnical engineering principles, standards, policies and guidelines required for reviewing applications.

Responsibilities

Reviews all applicable information (e.g., reports, drawings, design briefs) to determine the scope of geotechnical review required
Supports TRCA Planners regarding top of bank and limit stakings and attends occasional site visits to help Planners achieve consensus on the setting of development limits
Prepares guidelines and checklists for review processes to ensure consistency of practice
Communicates with the technical teams, applicants, municipalities and agencies, to confirm submission requirements, and coordinates site visits and meetings thereby ensuring effective project coordination and service delivery
Participates in Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and other hearings, tribunals, investigations that may be required as part of a dispute or legal action regarding a permit application
Provides engineering support to TRCA enforcement and compliance, including participation on site visits, reviewing of reports, witness statements and associated mediations and meeting notes
Reviews slope stabilization and erosion hazard mitigation projects and initiatives
Prepares technical papers and presentations to promote TRCA and the importance of geotechnical hazard mitigation
Leads a team of staff and ensures that team members understand expectations; communicates schedule, tasks and discusses priorities of items
Supports onboarding and provides on the job training and support as needed for individuals; also identifies any gaps in or potential improvement areas for training, development, process, resources, or procedures

Requirements

University degree in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario
Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
5+ years of experience working as a geotechnical engineering professional
2+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience
Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple files concurrently
Knowledge of policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and practices relevant to the slope stability and erosion hazard assessment for land development
Knowledge of geotechnical engineering testing and analytical methodologies
Influential communicator able to facilitate discussions between parties with different perspectives of competing interests and resolve conflicts, while defending geotechnical engineering advice and decisions
Ability to present technical information and evidence to technical and nontechnical audiences
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally) and negotiate project variance/timelines; ability to deal tactfully and courteously with stakeholders, public officials
Influences decisions by presenting technical information and evidence in an appealing and easy to understand manner
Understanding of standard geotechnical software for slope stability modelling (SLOPE/W, SLIDE)
Experience with dam/dike embankment safety reviews.
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
Ability to prepare consultant terms of reference and procurement documents

Skills

Geotechnical engineering
Slope stability analysis
Erosion hazard assessment
Risk assessment
Project management
Team leadership
Communication
Conflict resolution
Technical writing
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Stakeholder management
Negotiation
MS Office Suite
MS Teams
WebEx
SharePoint
SLOPE/W
SLIDE

Location

Head office, 5 Shoreham Drive

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
5+ years of experience working as a geotechnical engineering professional
2+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience

Education Level

University degree in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario

Salary/Compensations

Min = $64.32/hr
Max = $74.56/hr

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP
Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program
Unique TRCA Perks
Continuous learning and development opportunities

About the Company

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.
TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and as Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.

Equal Opportunity

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA.
We welcome applications from all qualified persons.