At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently searching for an in-field Geotechnical Instrumentation Automation Co-op on a term basis, to join our mining team reporting out of Western Canada. This is a non-exempt position; overtime hours worked will be remunerated based on provincial employment regulations.

Under the supervision of Technical Lead, the Instrumentation Automation Co-op is responsible for completing operations maintenance, assembly, programing and installation of geotechnical and hydrogeologic automated stations.

This is a field position with work schedules based on project specific requirements and may require rotations of 12-hour shifts (day) working 14 days on and 14 days off with travel to remote field locations. Travel costs incurred while travelling to and from the project site will only be covered from approved locations (Calgary and Edmonton).

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participating in and following Stantec and Client site-specific Health Safety Environment (HSE) policies and procedures with the goal of achieving zero workplace incidents and promotion of a safe work environment for all.

• Commissioning telemetry enabled automated data acquisition systems for geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring programs including integrating sensors with dataloggers and building out connectivity networks.

• Maintaining geotechnical and hydrogeological monitoring programs by troubleshooting and diagnosing issues and completing service and calibration work.

• Programming, installing and downloading information from data loggers

• Taking readings from vibrating wire piezometers, pressure transducers, standpipes, slope inclinometers, in-place inclinometers and SAAs

• Performing maintenance and troubleshooting on automated data acquisition systems

• Performing Quality Control (QC) of readings, data entry, outputs and determine if instrument readings are of good quality.

• Documentation of installation and configuration details.

• Entering, maintaining, and updating instrumentation data files and drawings as directed by the client

• Commissioning/initializing, extend, lower, aid in trenching, and otherwise modify geotechnical and/or hydrogeological instruments and monitoring wells.

• Assisting and performing proper decommissioning/abandonment of geotechnical instruments and hydrogeological wells.

• Demonstrating proficiency in the competencies outlined in the applicable Core Competency Profile.

• Operating light vehicles (4x4 pickups) and/or all-terrain vehicles to gain access to instruments located in potentially remote areas.

• Identifying and engaging with key stakeholders to gather information and background.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with geotechnical and hydrogeological data acquisition systems such as Campbell Scientific, EWS, RST, Geokon, Ackcio, In-Situ, etc.

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of programs.

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with current Driver’s Abstract

• Experience working around heavy equipment.

• Highly motivated individual with good leadership and communication/networking skills

• Off-road driving experience is considered an asset

• This position requires pre-access drug and alcohol testing, functional fitness examination and criminal background check.

• Additional qualification requirements depending on project.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A minimum enrollment in Post-Secondary Technical Diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation or Electrical Engineering Technology.

• Must be able to carry 20 kg 100 m over rough terrain

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 proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work from your home office may be considered on a part-time basis. However, as a leader within the business line, a strong in-office presence will be expected.

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. #FeelingEnergized

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. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

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 | AB | Calgary
Organization: 1363 E&R-CA West-Calgary AB
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Part time
Job Posting: 11/03/2026 06:03:27
Req ID: 1004782