Careers

At TREK, your ideas and expertise make a real difference. Join a team that values technical innovation, field experience, and career growth without corporate bureaucracy.

Current Openings

Project Coordinator

Job Description:

TREK Engineering Inc. is an employee owned and operated engineering consulting firm (headquartered in Winnipeg) providing geotechnical, environmental and hydrotechnical engineering services and materials testing in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nunavut, Yukon and Alberta. TREK has provided design and construction services to both public and private sector clients on numerous projects including heavy industrial/mining foundations, riverbank stabilization, bridge and culvert design, dam design, detailed river hydraulic modeling, municipal drainage, flood mapping and design of flood protection infrastructure. Further information about our projects and clients are available on our website at www.trekengineering.ca.

As we expand, TREK is seeking a Project Coordinator to support our technical teams by ensuring projects are delivered smoothly, on time, and within budget.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing projects from initiation to completion. This role bridges communication between engineers, clients, contractors, and internal teams, ensuring operational efficiency. TREK is seeking candidates with demonstrated successful project coordination experience through delivery of projects of varying size and complexity in any market section. Preference will be given to those with project experience where muti-disciplinary technical teams have been central to project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage project lifecycles, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and internal staff
  • Coordinate fieldwork logistics (drilling schedules, site access, permits, safety, etc.)
  • Track project progress, milestones, and deliverables to ensure deadlines are met
  • Monitor budgets, review invoices, and support financial reporting
  • Assist in proposal preparation, contract administration, and project documentation
  • Identify risks and proactively resolve issues impacting project timelines or costs
  • Maintain organized records of reports, correspondence, and regulatory documentation
  • Support continuous improvement of project management processes

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or a related field (preferred)
  • 3+ years of project coordination or project management experience (engineering, construction, or consulting industry is an asset)
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Excellent communication and client management abilities
  • Experience managing budgets and schedules
  • Proficiency with project management tools and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to understand and coordinate technical workflows
  • PMP certification is an asset but not required

Key Competencies:

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience in conflict and risk management
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
  • Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficiency in English with strong oral and written communication skills

Work Location: In person

Junior Water Resources Engineer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Description:

TREK Engineering Inc. is seeking an Junior Water Resources Engineer. Are you a motivated and entrepreneurial individual who wants to be challenged and contribute to building a growing Water Resources team? As a core member of the engineering and project leadership team you will be responsible for supporting our water resources engineering projects. Individuals who have a strong technical foundation in prairie hydrology, open-channel hydraulics and who are enthusiastic about taking more control of their careers will be well suited to meet the expectations of this position.

TREK Engineering Inc. is a Canadian, employee-owned engineering consulting firm providing geotechnical, environmental, water resources, materials and construction services across Western Canada, Ontario and the North. Since 2010, TREK has grown to a multidisciplinary team of more than 80 engineers, technologists, technicians and support professionals working from offices in Winnipeg, Brandon, Regina, Saskatoon and Yorkton. We combine the technical capacity of a larger firm with the agility, autonomy and close working relationships of small, collaborative team. Further information about our projects and clients are available on our website at www.trekengineering.ca.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Technical engineering and project leadership, including hydrologic assessment, hydraulic modelling, surface drainage design, erosion and sedimentation control, wind and wave analysis, flood mapping, flood management and protection design.
  • Conduct technical analysis; conceptual, preliminary and detailed designs; report and proposal writing.
  • Project management for small to large scale projects including all phases from client management, site investigation, engineering analysis and design, preparation of reports, preparation of construction drawings, specifications and contract administration/construction inspection.
  • Prepare and review project deliverables (reports, specifications, and drawings).
  • Other engineering related responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

  • University degree in Civil or Water Resources Engineering required. Graduate degree and successful Project Management experience considered an asset.
  • Consulting experience in Civil or Water Resources Engineering considered an asset.
  • Currently registered or eligible as an Engineering Intern in Manitoba or eligible for registration.
  • Strong leadership/mentorship skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical report and proposal writing.
  • Experience with hydrotechnical modelling skills in hydrologic and 1D / 2D hydraulic software considered essential (HEC).
  • Data management and communication skills through demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) considered an asset.
  • Valid drivers’ license required.
  • Willingness to work overtime and outside the City of Winnipeg, on occasion.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience: Civil Engineering: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Why Work With Us

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Diverse project opportunities across Canada’s terrain

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Direct access to senior experts and fast decision-making

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Culture of mentorship, autonomy, and community impact

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Opportunities for professional growth and development

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Collaborative and supportive team environment

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Exposure to diverse infrastructure and development projects

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Employee ownership opportunities for long-term employees with demonstrated exemplary performance

Benefits

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Disability insurance

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On-site parking

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Paid time off

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RRSP match

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Wellness program

Voices of TREK

What it’s like to work with TREK

I appreciate the clear path for career advancement and the strong culture of mentorship within TREK. I’m excited about the continuous learning and development opportunities available, which will allow me to expand my technical expertise and skills in a practical, hands-on environment.

– Christopher Ribachuk

Working at TREK means you’re truly more than just a number – senior staff are accessible, provide one-on-one mentorship, and help shape you as a geotechnical engineer. The team feels like family, and the firm genuinely cares about you as both a person and a professional, committing to your growth through meaningful and diverse project experience.

– Chelsey, Geotechnical Engineering Intern