Geotechnical Project Coordinator

Pinchin in Canada•Waterloo, ON

1d•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pinchin's Geotechnical Practice is expanding rapidly across Canada, and we’re excited to grow our team in Ontario! If you’re passionate about advancing your career and driving meaningful change, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of geotechnical solutions. Pinchin makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, occupational health and safety, sustainability, and engineering. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight. At Pinchin, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments. Pinchin is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our Geotechnical Services team in Waterloo. The new role reports to the Operations Manager. The Geotechnical Engineering Group at Pinchin is a growing practice, and was added to our service offerings to deliver top-tier, diversified geoscience engineering solutions that meet today’s demanding market needs. This expansion creates exceptional opportunities for career growth. Advancement is driven by your success and is truly unlimited.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Geotechnical, Civil or Geological Engineering, or a related discipline
Intermediate level experience in geotechnical engineering with project coordination / management experience
Either licensed or the ability to become licensed with the PEO or OACETT
Able to work closely with our project teams across the company where geotechnical support may be of assistance, such as Environmental Due Diligence and Remediation and Building Sciences
Experience with drilling supervision for geotechnical investigations
Experience working in accordance with Book 7 requirements and preparing or coordinating traffic control plans for field work
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, showcasing the ability to communicate effectively, as well as proactively respond to clients on time sensitive items
The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, clients and managers
Proven technical writing skills in the preparation of geotechnical engineering reports and letters for clients

Responsibilities

Coordinate and schedule drilling investigations, site visits, related field activities, and meetings with clients and contractors
Arrange Ontario One Call locates and coordinate with private locators, drillers, and other subcontractors before field work begins
Prepare and coordinate traffic control requirements for field activities, including traffic control planning where required
Ensure field work is properly planned with respect to access, utility clearances, health and safety, and site logistics
Attend field assignments and provide drilling supervision during geotechnical investigations
Support project managers with planning, execution, and tracking of geotechnical projects
Assist in the preparation of proposals, contract documents, and technical reports
Liaise with field staff and internal teams to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met
Track project progress, maintain documentation, and support reporting requirements
Assist with data compilation and review for geotechnical assessments (e.g., soil, slope stability, excavation support)
Communicate with clients to gather information and provide project updates
Support quality assurance by reviewing documentation for completeness and consistency