Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer

AM2 Geotechnical Inc.; Whitehorse; Hybrid; CAD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and fuel card

Flexible hours

Paid overtime

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A northern engineering firm is looking for an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer in Whitehorse, Yukon. This role offers a competitive salary of CA$105,000+, benefits including a company truck, and flexible work arrangements. As an engineer, you will oversee geotechnical investigations and provide technical analysis for various projects. Ideal candidates are P.Eng registered with a geotechnical focus, bringing hands-on experience and a desire to contribute to the northern community development.

Qualifications

• Active registration as a P.Eng in Canada.
• 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing field investigations and drilling programs.
• Carrying out geotechnical analysis for permafrost and foundations.
• Building recommendations through reports and evaluations.

Skills

Field investigations

Technical analysis

Communication

Geotechnical software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

GeoStudio

Rocscience

Job description

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AM2 Geotechnical Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by AM2 Geotechnical Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$105,000.00/yr - CA$105,000.00/yr

• Build real northern infrastructure through hands-on engineering that shapes communities across the North
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $105,000+, along with a company truck, fuel card, per diems, flexible hours, and relocation support
• Join a small, driven team where your judgment matters, your work has reach, and your career grows through wide-ranging field and technical experience

About AM2 Geotechnical Inc.

AM2 Geotechnical Inc. is a growing northern engineering firm where real field work, real responsibility, and real impact come together. The company supports projects across the Yukon and Northern Canada, from mining and municipal work to land development and community-driven builds. AM2 works closely with governments, First Nations, municipalities, consultants, and private developers, building trusted relationships through clear communication and steady on-site support.

With new projects arriving throughout the year, this is an exciting time to join the team. Engineers who come on board now step into meaningful work from the start, including drilling programs, site reviews, design input and project planning, while helping shape a practice that continues to expand. If you want variety, constant learning and the chance to contribute to long‑term development in the North, AM2 offers a place to grow.

About the Opportunity

AM2 Geotechnical Inc. is looking for a full‑time Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer based in Whitehorse, Yukon. The position offers full flexibility to work from home once you are settled in the region, and candidates may begin remotely while arranging their move.

Reporting to the President, you will support field programs, design work, and project coordination while contributing to a small team that relies on sound judgment and steady communication.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for carrying out geotechnical investigations, technical analysis, and project delivery for clients across the Yukon and Northern Canada.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing field investigations, drilling programs, site reviews, and construction monitoring
• Carrying out geotechnical analysis for permafrost, foundations, earthworks, geohazards, and related northern conditions
• Building clear recommendations through reports, design input, and technical evaluations
• Coordinating with contractors, clients, First Nations, municipalities, and consultants
• Guiding junior staff and contributing to their development
• Managing project schedules, communication, and documentation
• Completing lab work, materials testing, and slope stability modelling using industry software
• Supporting remote‑site logistics and short field rotations during construction season
• Shifting between office tasks and field needs as priorities change throughout the year
• Preparing for upcoming field seasons through planning, scope development, and equipment coordination
• Taking part in internal discussions about workflow, operational decisions, and project direction

About You

To qualify, you will need active registration as a P.Eng in Canada, along with a bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus, and ideally 5+ years of geotechnical engineering experience.

The following are required:

• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Comfort driving full‑size pickup trucks
• Willingness and ability to travel for field work ranging from single‑day trips to multi‑day or week‑long remote rotations during the construction season

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Broad experience across field investigations, materials testing, and site reviews
• Skill with slope stability modelling software such as GeoStudio or Rocscience
• GIS‑related experience, including mapping, air photo interpretation, or spatial analysis
• Strong field judgment in northern or remote environments
• Background in permafrost, foundations, or earthworks
• Ability to shift between office tasks and field needs as priorities change
• Clear communication with clients, contractors, and partners
• Experience guiding junior staff or supporting early‑career engineers
• Willingness to take on a wide range of hands‑on tasks as needed

As our ideal candidate, you bring steady problem‑solving, clear communication, and a practical mindset shaped by hands‑on work. You enjoy variety, take ownership of your tasks, and adapt well when conditions shift. You work comfortably in a small, close‑knit team, value open conversation, and contribute to shared decisions with a calm approach under pressure.

This is a strong fit for someone who enjoys a mix of field time and technical work, is ready for greater responsibility, and wants to help build a geotechnical practice that supports communities across the North.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $105,000+, along with a host of excellent benefits including:

• Company truck and fuel card for work use
• Flexible hours and the option to work from home
• Paid overtime with the option to bank hours
• Relocation assistance for candidates moving to Whitehorse
• Support during the transition period if relocation requires additional time
• Strong project variety across northern communities and remote regions
• Steady professional growth through hands‑on field work, design, and client interaction
• Potential to grow into a key member of the company’s long‑term leadership group

If you are ready to bring your skills to a small team that values sound judgment, hands‑on work, and reliable support for communities across the Yukon, then we invite you to apply today!