Geotechnical Engineer
Job Description
FIFO Shift Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off (12-hour shifts)
Job Description:
Geotechnical Engineers play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance of earth structures within active oil sands mining operations. Working under the direction of the Engineer of Record, you’ll provide on-site technical oversight, performance assurance, and engineering judgment across construction, monitoring, and reporting activities.
This is a fly-in/fly-out camp-based role at the Albian Oil Sands site near Fort McMurray, Alberta. Flights are provided from Calgary or Edmonton, along with meals and first-class camp accommodations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as Construction Resident Engineer for earth structures within an active oil sands mine
- Conducting daily assurance-focused site inspections, including survey checks, fill placement verification, stakeholder engagement, and performance evaluations (approximately 50% field-based work)
- Preparing weekly and monthly as-built records and performance reports for earth structures
- Tracking earth structure underbuilds and placement rates, and coordinating follow-up actions with stakeholders
- Evaluating borrow material suitability for earth structure construction
- Supporting geology teams with pit wall mapping during mining operations
- Planning, implementing, and assessing geotechnical instrumentation programs for earth structures and pit-wall slope monitoring
- Contributing to Quality Management System (QMS) standards, procedures, and guidelines
- Supporting Annual Performance Review (APR) reports for submission to the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
We’ve shortened this description for quick viewing. Visit the employer’s site for the full job description. Job listings are aggregated from publicly available sources. FIFOJobs.ca is not the employer and does not represent hiring companies unless expressly stated.
New to Fly-in, Fly-out (FIFO)?
Many candidates use the ReadySetFIFO™ Workbook to better understand camp life, rotations, and employer expectations before applying. Free to read with Kindle Unlimited!
Ready to strengthen your FIFO application?
ReadySetFIFO Certification is an optional credential for candidates who want to demonstrate foundational knowledge of FIFO work, camp expectations, and rotation readiness. It helps employers see that you understand the realities of site life and have taken steps to prepare before applying.
Prefer 1:1 professional guidance?
GreatHR™ offers individualized resume review, application strategy, and interview preparation tailored to FIFO, mining, and camp-based roles. This service is designed for candidates who want direct, professional feedback and role-specific positioning. Book your 1:1 today!
