Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $64.32/hr, Max = $74.56/hr
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head office, 5 Shoreham Drive
Division: Development & Engineering Services
Business unit: Engineering Services
Travel: 20%
Existing Vacancy: Yes
About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and as Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.
To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on September 16, 2026.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Senior Engineer, Geoenvironmental Services acts as a geotechnical engineering subject expert and leads a team of engineers and technical specialists, overseeing the geotechnical review of erosion hazard risks in accordance with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) regulatory responsibilities. This position conducts challenging risk assessments for slope stability hazards in conformance with geotechnical engineering principles, standards, policies and guidelines required for reviewing applications.
The Geoenvironmental Services team includes hydrogeologists and geotechnical engineers of varying experience levels that work together to protect the public from natural hazards including but not limited to slope failures, acting to protect drinking water supplies from overuse and contamination, and monitoring groundwater conditions. The team consists of a Senior Manager, 2 senior hydrogeologists, 1 hydrogeologist, 2 geotechnical engineers, and 1 senior geotechnical engineer (this posted position).
Major Responsibilities:
- Reviews all applicable information (e.g., reports, drawings, design briefs) to determine the scope of geotechnical review required
- Supports TRCA Planners regarding top of bank and limit stakings and attends occasional site visits to help Planners achieve consensus on the setting of development limits
- Prepares guidelines and checklists for review processes to ensure consistency of practice
- Communicates with the technical teams, applicants, municipalities and agencies, to confirm submission requirements, and coordinates site visits and meetings thereby ensuring effective project coordination and service delivery
- Participates in Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and other hearings, tribunals, investigations that may be required as part of a dispute or legal action regarding a permit application
- Provides engineering support to TRCA enforcement and compliance, including participation on site visits, reviewing of reports, witness statements and associated mediations and meeting notes
- Reviews slope stabilization and erosion hazard mitigation projects and initiatives
- Prepares technical papers and presentations to promote TRCA and the importance of geotechnical hazard mitigation
- Leads a team of staff and ensures that team members understand expectations; communicates schedule, tasks and discusses priorities of items
- Supports onboarding and provides on the job training and support as needed for individuals; also identifies any gaps in or potential improvement areas for training, development, process, resources, or procedures
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
- University degree in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering or related field
- Licensed Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario
- Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
Experience
- 5+ years of experience working as a geotechnical engineering professional
- 2+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple files concurrently
- Knowledge of policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, and practices relevant to the slope stability and erosion hazard assessment for land development
- Knowledge of geotechnical engineering testing and analytical methodologies
- Influential communicator able to facilitate discussions between parties with different perspectives of competing interests and resolve conflicts, while defending geotechnical engineering advice and decisions
- Ability to present technical information and evidence to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally) and negotiate project variance/timelines; ability to deal tactfully and courteously with stakeholders, public officials
- Influences decisions by presenting technical information and evidence in an appealing and easy to understand manner
- Understanding of standard geotechnical software for slope stability modelling (SLOPE/W, SLIDE)
- Experience with dam/dike embankment safety reviews.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
- Ability to prepare consultant terms of reference and procurement documents
What TRCA has to offer you:
As part of a progressive team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).
You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:
- Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
- Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
- Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
- Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
- Provides unique TRCA Perks.
- Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
- Offers potential for career growth and advancement.
While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.
TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.
