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GHD

Technical Director – Rock Mechanics

GHD

Directeur technique en Mécanique des roches supervisant une équipe à Montréal. Gérer des projets majeurs en Amérique du Nord et proposer des solutions d'ingénierie innovantes.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and supervise a team of rock mechanics professionals
  • Draft and/or approve technical notes and study reports
  • Oversee geological/geophysical modelling and guide exploration well placement
  • Develop and/or approve plans and specifications for ground support systems
  • Serve as a technical expert, supporting engineers with specialized calculations
  • Recommend and implement innovative technical developments

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Geological or Civil Engineering
  • Graduate degree (master's) with specialization in rock mechanics, soil‑structure interaction, or numerical modelling (an asset)
  • Minimum 10 years' relevant experience in rock mass classification and the design of underground or open‑pit excavations
  • Registered professional engineer with the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)
  • Advanced technical report writing skills
  • Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written
  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • GHD is seeking a Technical Director in Rock Mechanics for its Montreal team
  • Dynamic work environments
  • Partnerships with a range of clients in the transportation and energy sectors
  • Continuing professional development and conference participation

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Hard Skills & Tools
rock mechanicsgeological modellinggeophysical modellingground support systemstechnical report writingrock mass classificationdesign of underground excavationsdesign of open-pit excavationsnumerical modellingsoil-structure interaction
Soft Skills
leadershipsupervisioncommunicationbilingualtechnical expertiseinnovationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsguidance
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Geological EngineeringBachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringRegistered professional engineerOrdre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ)