Geohazards Technical Analyst

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and creativity while offering an environment to collaborate with top environmental talents on projects critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The Geohazard and Geomorphology team at Stantec uses expert knowledge, principles and experience of Earth surface processes and landforms to help clients achieve their economic, environmental and safety goals by locating resources, identifying, and minimizing the impact of physical constraints, assessing geohazards, analyzing and reducing risk, and developing mitigation solutions.

The Geohazards and Geomorphology team at Stantec provides expertise in:

• Geomorphological and geohazard mapping and terrain assessments
• Modeling hillslope and channel processes as well sediment transport
• Modeling pre- and post-wildfire debris flow and debris hazard assessment and risk analysis
• Working with engineers to integrate models into engineering design, management, and mitigation solutions
• Landslide inventory mapping, probability of failure assessments, and quantitative hazard and risk analyses
• Field mapping and investigations of slope and river hazards
• Interpretation and analysis of aerial photograph, satellite, InSAR, LiDAR, and UAV data
• Development of engineering geological models
• More information about the Geohazards and Geomorphology team at Stantec can be found at Geohazards (stantec.com) and our landslide modeling work at DebrisFlow Predictor (stantec.com) .
• We are now looking for an Geohazards Technical Analyst to join our team. This individual will work closely with hydrotechnical engineering, geotechnical engineering, geomatics, and GIS teams.
• This is a technical role at an intermediate level.

Geohazards Technical Analyst

• The Geohazards Technical Analyst provides support to the Geohazards team by providing technical and domain expertise in a variety of geospatial solutions and programs. From time to time, the Geohazards Technical Analyst may support other programs (e.g. Geomatics) as agreed by the Analyst and their supervisor.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Geohazards

• Product requirements are met, and the logic is defensible (mathematics etc…)
• Troubleshoot technical problems and customer service/assistance
• Deliver geohazards solutions to our clients using programs/software developed by Stantec
• Handling technical and commercial customer requests including supporting new customers at the start-up of projects
• SME advice to clients
• Support the extension of feature functionality and road map associated with Geohazards Solutions Suite

Business Development

• Provide technical information on our range of products
• Perform needs analyses for Geohazards and its customers and provide technical and sales information to sales team.
• Provide technical and sales information to external customers

Geomatics

• Participate in stakeholder engagement and execute strategic outcomes
• Work with clients to create a digital roadmap

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven in depth understanding of geomorphology with a focus on slopes or river systems.
• Experience with computer modeling and ability to apply this to a diverse set of geoscientific projects. Preference will be given to experience using industry leading software that models geomorphological phenomena.
• Expertise in Stantec Geohazards software, agent-based models, and debris flow processes
• Experience with managing, processing, and analyzing large data sets including but not limited LiDAR, InSAR, structure from motion multi view stereo point clouds is preferred
• Bachelor’s or M.Sc. degree in Earth Science
• Programing languages (C#, Angular/TypeScript, Python, SQL)
• Advanced knowledge of GIS
• Physically fit and able to endure hiking in rugged terrain
• Strong communications and writing skills
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Fluent in English
• A valid driver’s license
  This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
  Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
  Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
  Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
  The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
  Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Ottawa
  Organization : BC-1233 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech West
  Employee Status : Regular
  Job Level : Individual Contributor
  Travel : No
  Schedule : Full-time
  Job Posting : Mar 7, 2024, 4:23:23 PM
  Req ID: 2400014Y
  Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

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