Build the foundation for a successful career in geotechnical engineering with a great team. When we say we’re full-service, we mean it. You’ll find us in the office, on site, and in the lab. We work in and outdoors, above and below ground, over and under water, on projects large and small. From field exploration and lab testing to designing and managing the construction of complex geotechnical structures, our team does rock-solid work. Join our team and discover the opportunities that await. **Your Opportunity** Stantec is seeking a Geotechnical Lab Manager for our Dartmouth geotechnical laboratory, which provides conventional and advanced field and laboratory testing services for soil, rock, aggregate, concrete, and Asphalt. This leader will perform business development efforts to support the materials testing and the lab testing service offering. **Your Key Responsibilities** * Manage clients and projects, including communicating with internal and external clients regarding the scope of services and schedule. * Participate in business development and collaboration efforts that include connecting with internal and external clients, preparing proposals, and attending client meetings as required * Oversee maintenance, calibration, purchase, and certification of equipment * Maintain laboratory certifications for CCIL * Hire, train, and supervise laboratory technicians/technologists * Oversee and coordinate receipt of laboratory samples and track progress during testing * Coordinate with other Stantec laboratories to balance workload and share resources as needed * Prepare proposals for laboratory and field services * Perform quality control reviews of laboratory and field results, and issue final reports * Promote safe work practices for all laboratory and field activities **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * Management experience in a geotechnical/materials setting is preferred, but not required * Experience with laboratory soil, concrete, and asphalt testing procedures * Materials testing and construction field review project experience * Experience with NSDTI (Nova Scotia Department of Transportation) projects and associated field and laboratory testing procedures would be a strong asset * CCIL Certification for soils, concrete, and asphalt would be an asset * Knowledge of soil, concrete, and asphalt sampling techniques and construction methodology * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities * Willingness to be a team player with a strong ability to work independently * Maintain a seller-doer mindset * Maintain a positive and problem-solving attitude **Education and Experience** Technician/technologist/engineering diploma from a recognized college or university Minimum 8 years’ experience in geotechnical laboratory and field testing Current registration with TechNova or Engineers Nova Scotia and hold designation as C.Tech., C.E.T., P.Tech.(Eng.), or P.Eng Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. 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. **About Stantec** Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. **Pay Transparency:** In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. **Benefits Summary:** Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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 | NS | Dartmouth **Organization:** BC-1216 EnvSvcs-CA GeoTech East **Employee Status:** Regular **Travel:** No **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 18/06/2025 06:06:28 **Req ID:** REQ250001I2