Job Opportunities

5th Person

The 5th Person works alongside a drill team as their support, and ensure that all equipment and resources operate safely and efficiently.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload equipment.
• Prepare work sites and maintain cleanliness.
• Drive, operate, refuel and wash Geotech equipment, including trucks, support vehicles, generators, pumps, and hand tools.
• Continuously prepare and supply the driller and drill assistant with tooling and materials necessary to maintain the drilling operations.
• Assist in collecting samples or other tasks relevant to the operation of a drilling program.
• Handle drill rods and casing, core tubes and core samples.
• Maintain a water source (if required for the project).
• Mix drill mud.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and tooling before and after projects.
• Set up materials at the job site in a safe, designated area.
• Housekeeping and other duties as assigned by the Drill Supervisor.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Adhere to safety protocols at all times.

Qualifications:

• Must have valid Class 3 or higher Driver’s Licence 

• 3+ years’ experience in mining or construction.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to prioritize and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.
• Experience working around helicopters.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance.
• Familiarity with various drilling techniques and equipment, including tooling and inventory, is a strong asset.
• Standard First Aid (will provide if needed)
• Ability to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Hours of Work:

4 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 12 hr days. Flexibility with schedule as rotation is subject to change.

Salary: $28-32/hr, based on experience.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, BC, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, Calgary, Edmonton and Grande Prairie, AB. We provide industry-leading drilling services to a diverse array of clients with 28 years of successful project experience.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada’s largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec Investigations. As part of our integrated team, you’ll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger. Seize the opportunity to shape the future of geotechnical drilling with us.

Geotechnical Supervisor

Reporting to the Project Manager (PM), the Supervisor directs and manages all on-site drillers, drill assistants, support staff, subcontractors, and equipment. The Supervisor enforces Geotech policies, procedures, and safety standards while meeting project requirements and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage drill crews to ensure the successful operation and completion of drilling programs.
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and employees on site.
• Conduct daily safety meetings with crew and clients.
• Communicate with the PM daily or as frequently as the project requires to be successful.
• Utilize technical knowledge of drill rigs to assist in troubleshooting and specialized tasks.
• Know, understand, comply and enforce HSE requirements to all site employees and subcontractors.
• Coordinate, review and deliver employee training as trained to do.
• Strategically mentor and identify high potential employees.
• Complete all incident reports and investigations with assistance from HSE staff
• Prepare daily reports of all drilling activities.
• Accommodate and facilitate change at the request of the client, company or if better/best practices are determined.
• Complete routine drill audits planned job observations (PJO’s) and pre and post hole inspections.

• Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
• Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
• Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or company.
• Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
• Supervise drill assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Ensure drill assistants maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Must have 5-10 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• Must be comfortable with computers and technology, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment and client required pre-access drug & alcohol test.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ITA Certification is an asset.

Location

Only applicants living or wiling to relocate to the Prince George, BC, area will be considered.

Relocation assistance offered.

Compensation

As this position is project based, annual compensation is based on hours worked and projects completed but equates to approximately $140,000 to $160,000, commensurate with experience.

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Delta, and Grande Prairie, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada’s largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec Group. As part of our integrated team, you’ll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger.

Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will have a pivotal role with the Geotech group of companies. This position is responsible for participating and supervising the accounting and reporting for group entities within the organization.  Key functions for this position include financial, management, and tax reporting to support the strategic direction and operations of the company, providing analytics to support significant business decisions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and tax filings, leading/supporting special projects.  This person must be an enthusiastic individual with strong work ethics, excellent communication skills, and highly attentive to details.

Key Responsibilities

Detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Responsible for full cycle accounting (balance sheet and P&L), reporting, tax compliance of multiple business units.
• Responsible for month-end and quarter-end close, reconciliation, reporting and year-end preparation of audit working papers.
• Provide guidance and assistance to ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory and tax filing requirements.
• Analyze and ensure the timely and accurate financial information for management review and presentation.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget, capex plan, cashflow forecast.
• Maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger and reconcile to general ledger accounts.
• Maintain and reconcile the Bank, AR and AP sub-ledger accounts to general ledger accounts.
• Record routine to complex intercompany transactions, including monthly reconciliation of intercompany balances.
• Process and analyze accounts receivable invoices and ageing.
• Prepare government reporting and remittances (GST, PST, Receiver General, etc).
• Supervise/analyze/perform/record bank reconciliations for multiple business units and bank accounts.
• Supervise/analyze/process/record accounts payable and vendor payment.
• Support/lead accounting related special projects.
• Other responsibilities and duties as required.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) in good standing.
• Minimum of 3 years of post-designation accounting experience, preferably in the engineering, manufacturing or construction industries.
• Thorough understanding and application of IFRS.
• Proven experience with, but not limited to:
  • analyzing and evaluating operating results against budget and forecasts,
  • preparing, monitoring and analyzing of financial accounting, managerial reporting, and tax compliance,
  • providing key decision support to senior management in preparation of financial, management and tax reporting,
  • analyzing of complex operations and providing support and recommendation in relation to proper accounting and tax treatment,
  • supervising, managing and reviewing the work of team members,
  • leading, supporting and documentation in the development of new processes, procedures and analytical reports.

Skills and Knowledge Required

• Strong MS Office skills, with advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Teams.
• Working experience with mid to large ERP systems. Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an asset.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with a high degree of discretion. Ability to deal effectively with all levels of staff within different functional areas of the company.
• Work efficiently with a high degree of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well independently or in a team setting.
• Must have ability to multi-task and use sound judgement to prioritize activities.
• Must be have a proactive and problem solving mindset. 

Compensation

$70,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience.

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development and education.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor instruments such as pressure gauges, feed or weight indicators as well as observe the volume, colour and consistency of the returns from the hole.
• Employ various sampling techniques according to project and client requirements.
• Record keeping as required/requested by the client and or Company.
• Operate and troubleshoot drill and ancillary equipment, including, but not limited to; trucks, support vehicles, pumps, heaters, compressors, mud re-circulation systems, etc.
• Supervise Drill Assistant and the drill crew to ensure compliance with HSE requirements.
• Ensure Driller Assistant maintains and organizes equipment, supplies and tooling for the drill rig and support vehicles.

Professional Experience / Qualifications

• Must maintain and possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Have 3-5 years experience in geotechnical or environmental drilling.
• Have the mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair small equipment.
• Complete and pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Compensation

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

In addition, our compensation benefit package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, Health and Insurance benefit program, and Retirement Savings Plan.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Delta, and Grande Prairie. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our pipeline of high-quality advanced-stage projects.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada’s largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms. One of the key advantages Geotech has over its competition is the wide range of drilling and specialized sampling services the company offers. We can do everything from helicopter portable sonic drilling to cone penetration testing.

Geotech remains sharply focused on being the drilling contractor of choice for our employees and clients, providing industry-leading safety programs, technologically advanced equipment, and positive, solution-minded employees. For more information on Geotech, visit our website at https://www.geotechdrilling.com.

We are actively seeking an Operations and Fleet Administrator (OFA) to join our head office in Prince George. In this pivotal role, you’ll be a key player in this fast-paced environment, providing essential administrative support to our dynamic operations team.

Key Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Front office management – greet/register visitors and notify the appropriate parties of their arrival.
• Calendar and appointment management for operations staff
• Assist Operations and Fleet team with insurance documentation where required.
• Rental vehicle information management
• Ensuring the proper handling of maintenance records.
• Continuously tracking fleet and updating operations board.
• Provide project managers with maintenance records when requested.
• Tracking kilometers for Health, Safety and Environment department.
• Assist in ensuring all capital assets are accounted for, and location/condition is documented for reference.
• General administrative duties as assigned/required.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in an industrial office environment or a combination of schooling (i.e., associate degree or certificate) and experience.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, Excel summaries and basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Familiarity with operations and fleet management concepts is an asset.
• Ability to effectively manage relationships with diverse personalities and adapt communication styles accordingly.
• Demonstrated capability to navigate challenging situations with tact and professionalism, maintaining composure and impartiality in high-pressure environments.
• Comfortable using various software and platforms for data entry. (SALUS and Microsoft Dynamics Nav are considered assets)

Compensation:

$23.00 – $28.00 per hour. 

Conclusion: 

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development and education.

In Addition, our compensation package includes extended health and dental coverage, vision care, life insurance, long term disability and the Retirement Savings Plan.

We thank all that apply; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Company Background and Culture

Geotech Drilling is a dynamic international drilling company headquartered in Prince George, with offices in Vernon, Surrey, and Grande Prairie, AB. Our strategy is to grow our company by developing our high-quality, advanced-stage projects pipeline.

Geotech owns and operates state-of-the-art drilling equipment throughout western Canada. We are one of Canada’s largest geotechnical, environmental and exploration drilling companies, with a fleet of over 70 site investigation platforms.

Recently, Geotech Drilling has joined ConeTec Group. As part of our integrated team, you’ll harness the collective expertise, expanded resources, and cutting-edge testing capabilities that come with this exciting merger.

Role: The Accounting Assistant focuses on managing the outflow of financial transactions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, and maintaining organized financial records. This role includes reconciling vendor statements, coordinating with suppliers to resolve discrepancies, and supporting the finance team. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/ Business Central is a significant asset, enhancing the candidate’s ability to handle financial software and data management with precision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining and organizing financial records and documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and process routine financial transactions, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant with company policies.
• Collaborate with the finance team to monitor outgoing payments and manage related documentation.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to clarify payment details and resolve any issues.
• Assist with maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
• Utilize accounting software, such as Microsoft Dynamics NAV, to enter data and generate financial reports.

• General filing, photocopying, scanning, and ordering supplies.
• Additional administrative tasks and special projects as required.

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Works well under pressure and performs well within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics Nav experience is considered a strong asset.
• Experience working in a project based working environment considered an asset.
• Experience in an industrial setting, drilling being an asset.

Education:

• College Diploma or University Degree is considered an asset.

Conclusion:

At Geotech, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development and education.

In addition, our compensation package includes a comprehensive benefit plan including long term disability, life insurance, vison care, dental coverage and a retirement savings plan.