Hello.  We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.  

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

Your role at GEI.

While most of our team members are concentrated in southern Ontario, we are not limited by geography, nor do we buy into the world of daily commuting. Our team operates from virtual, home-based offices to reduce the environmental and social effects of commuting and to help extend our geographic presence across the marketplace. We stay connected through regular meetings, the use of a wide array of technology, and specialized collaborative workspaces.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Project management and technical lead for: natural channel and wetland creation, remediation, rehabilitation, and restoration design/engineering; geomorphic, ecohydraulic, and geomorphic assessments; constructed wetlands for stormwater and wastewater treatment; and low impact development structures
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports
• Lead proposal teams and presentations
• Lead and participate on multi-disciplinary, multi-geographic project teams
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events
• Manage projects and staff, including technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel are required

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in experience is required
• Professional Geologist (P. Geo) or Professional Engineer (P.Eng) is required
• 10+ years’ experience in undertaking and leading a range of geomorphological studies including catchment scale assessments down to local, reach based assessments, design of river realignments, restoration or habitat creation schemes
• Complete analyses (hydraulic and geomorphic relations) for river characterization and to support hazard and natural channel design projects
• Knowledge and experience in implementing a water balance-based approach to land development
• Integrate with a multidisciplinary team of ecologists, biologists and engineers to provide holistic and robust analysis and design solutions
• A valid Class G driver license with no restrictions and a clean driving record

Benefits

• Market-Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
• Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• RRSP program and more…

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.