Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Branch Manager

The Opportunity:

DS is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer & Branch Manager, Ottawa
to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to further develop their career. DS offers competitive salaries along with a complete benefits package and a variety of Training and Development Programs to help you develop the skills you need to succeed in your chosen career path. This is a future vacancy within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day operations and overall management of DS’s office.

Responsible for marketing and client liaison

Recruitment and hiring of strategic staff

Proposal preparation, budgeting, and client development

Responsible for planning, management, and execution of projects and those of staff reporting to you to ensure effectiveness of the deployment of staff and resources to achieve DS objectives

Prepare and oversee proposals on behalf of project managers, liaise with client and project initiation in line with DS standards

Supervising and mentoring intermediate and senior engineers to enhance their capabilities

Supervision and management of Office, along with training junior staff

Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites

Key Qualifications, Skills & Education:

University degree in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science from recognized institution

Must be a registered and practicing Professional Engineer in Ontario

8 to 10 years of experience in the Geotechnical, Materials Testing and construction industry

Strong project management, client management, and business development skills

Proven leadership and team building experience

Prior experience with running branch office or division is preferred

Ability to travel between DS offices and sites within Ontario

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English

Organized, works well under pressure and able to multi-task is essential

Must own a vehicle with insurance coverage and hold a Valid (G-Level) Ontario Driver's License

Flexible to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and assignments, responding easily to changing priorities

About DS Consultants Ltd:

DS Consultants Ltd. (DS), a BluMetric company, is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, hydrogeology, building science and materials inspection and testing services. Headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario, with branch offices in Barrie, Hamilton, Cambridge, and a Testing Laboratory in Vaughan, DS is supported by a team of over 140 highly qualified engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, technologists, and administrative professionals. DS is committed to delivering practical, high-quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and people-focused work environment. 

DS is committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations due to a disability are available upon request. DS is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.