Terracon

Geoscientist

Terracon$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree/diploma in Geology, Earth Science, or Geoscience; equivalent education/experience accepted.
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to perform physical fieldwork and pass a fitness-for-work test.
  • Comfort working in safety-sensitive environments, meeting drug/alcohol testing requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor drilling operations and perform geological logging.
  • Conduct core description and sampling activities.
  • Oversee pit wall and production geology tasks.
  • Carry out geotechnical investigations, sampling, and installations.
  • Monitor groundwater and conduct pump testing.
  • Conduct soil and surface-water sampling as part of environmental programs.
  • Perform soil, aggregate, and concrete tests, and conduct QA/QC for construction.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for technical and leadership development.
  • Commitment to professional growth and skill expansion.
  • Work in diverse industries, including mining and municipal infrastructure.
  • Field-based roles with varying work environments and conditions.
Full Job Description
About the Role

Our projects are diverse and include geotechnical/civil engineering, QA/QC construction monitoring, drill monitoring, geo-environmental monitoring, site investigations, foundation inspections, and soil and concrete lab testing. We work across various industries, from open-pit mining environments to municipal infrastructure projects.

These full-time, field-based roles require a strong alignment with Terracon's core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Entrepreneurism (S.I.T.E.). We are committed to your professional growth, offering technical and leadership development opportunities that help expand your skills and competencies.

We are currently hiring individuals with a Geoscience background to work on a multitude of differing drilling, mining, heavy civil and municipal projects. We anticipate this position to have a Fall 2026 start date.

Job Responsibilities

Geology and Geotechnical

  • Drill monitoring and geological logging
  • Core description and sampling
  • Pitwall/production geology
  • Geotechnical investigations, sampling and installations


Environmental

  • Groundwater monitoring
  • Pump testing
  • Soil/surface-water sampling
  • Environmental field programs


Construction and QA/QC

  • Soil, aggregate, and concrete testing
  • Earthwork inspections
  • Piling monitoring
  • Construction quality assurance


Project Delivery

  • Technical reporting
  • Data collection and interpretation
  • Building and maintaining client relationships
  • Project scheduling and documentation


What We Look For

We are seeking individuals with:

  • A degree/diploma in Geology or Earth Science, Geoscience, Geo Environmental or an equivalent combination of education and /or field experience.
  • Legal authorization to work in Canada.
  • A valid driver's license and a driver abstract in good standing.
  • Individuals who can complete physical field work and pass a fitness-for-work test.
  • Individuals that are capable of working in safety-sensitive environments and can meet drug and alcohol testing requirements.
  • Individuals who want to learn, share, and grow themselves and the business.


Additional Assets

  • Experience in a technical field-based role is an asset, as is experience in the geoscience industry.
  • Proficiency in off-road 4x4 driving and winter conditions.
  • BSO/CSO, H2S & CCIL certification.
  • Membership with ASET or APEGA are considered additional advantages.


Location & Work Environment

  • Opportunities are primarily based in Fort McMurray.
  • Fieldwork includes 12-hour shifts (day/night) in various project environments.


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About Terracon

Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
Learn more about Terracon
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
Founded
2023
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$800 million
NASDAQ

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