TECHNICAL PROGRAM LEAD at Quantec Geoscience Ltd.

About Quantec Geoscience

Founded in 1986, Quantec Geoscience is a world leader in ground-based, non-seismic geophysical exploration, providing turnkey services, from survey planning and data acquisition to processing, interpretation, and targeting. With over 5,000 projects completed globally in sectors like mining, geothermal, and oil & gas, Quantec’s proprietary technologies (including ORION 3D, TITAN 24, and SPARTAN MT) are recognized as the most precise deep-imaging tools available. Headquartered in Toronto with regional offices across the Americas and Australia, the company employs over 100 specialists dedicated to safe, accurate, and cost-effective subsurface imaging.

Job Title: Technical Program Lead 

Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid/Remote optional)

Position Type: Full-Time (Hybrid Schedule)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated professional to join our Technical Department as the co-lead for System development initiatives. In this role, you will spearhead the development of our next-generation geophysical data acquisition system, working at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software.. The successful candidate will act as a hardware co-lead and product development manager, working closely with external engineering partners, internal technical staff, and cross-departmental stakeholders.

This role is open to both internal and external applicants. 

This role is designed with significant growth potential: the selected candidate could be considered for inclusion in the succession plan for the current Technical Department Leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Coordination
  • Cooperatively lead the technical direction and execution of major hardware development initiatives. Develop and manage relationships with external engineering firms and consultants (hardware, firmware, and software development).
  • Ensure alignment of project milestones with company strategy, budget, and timeline.
  • Act as the central point of contact across departments (Operations, Interpretation, Sales, Finance) for this initiative.
• Hardware & Systems Development
  • Cooperatively guide the design, testing, and integration of new hardware components Oversee system-level integration of timing, communication and data protocols 
  • Provide technical oversight of lab and field testing, ensuring system ruggedness and operational usability.
  • Support distributed processing and quality control functions.
• Team Development & Mentorship
  • Collaborate with internal technical staff, managing development meetings, assigning responsibilities.
  • Mentor junior team members and provide technical leadership within the department.
  • Contribute to building long-term technical capability and leadership succession in the department.
• Product & Market Alignment
  • Ensure system design aligns with client requirements, operational realities, and long-term commercial goals.
  • Provide input on scalability and future-proofing options. Work with Sales/Interpretation teams to ensure market readiness and client acceptance at key milestones.

Qualifications

Required

• Degree(s) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Geophysics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in Engineering design for hardware product development (preferably in geophysical instrumentation, distributed acquisition, or ruggedized field systems).
• Strong knowledge of data acquisition systems, digitizers, timing protocols, and embedded systems.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects with external engineering partners.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, make critical design decisions, and deliver to budget and schedule.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience with ground geophysical or related survey systems..
• Background in low-power electronics, firmware/software integration, or real-time data acquisition.
• Previous experience in a technical leadership role.
• Familiarity with field operations requirements (ruggedness, logistics, environmental considerations).
• Familiarity with Windows-oriented software and software development

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance immediate development needs and long-term system scalability.
• Hands-on problem solver with a practical, field-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative leader who can work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Interest in long-term career growth into departmental leadership.

Reporting & Growth Path

• Reports to: Technical VP
• Growth Potential: Succession into Department Leader role (based on performance, leadership, and organizational needs).

Location / Travel

• Based in Toronto, ON, Canada.
• Some travel required for lab and field prototype testing (domestic and international).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Professional development and leadership succession opportunities.

• A chance to contribute to cutting-edge geophysical tools impacting real-world subsurface exploration.
• Collaboration across Quantec’s Technical Department, Interpretation, Operations and Sales groups.
• Exposure to advanced geophysical technologies and global field operations
• Hybrid Schedule
• Health and life insurance (employee and dependents)
• RRSP / DPSP