Associate Construction Technician

**SUDBURY**

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

**The Opportunity**:
We have a new opportunity for a Geotechnical Technician to join our team on a full-time basis based in Sudbury, Ontario. You will join the Construction Services team within our Mine Waste and Geotechnical Engineering group. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in the field and in our geotechnical laboratory.

**Why WSP?**
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of **Inclusion **and **Belonging**:

- Our **Flexible Work Policy **- we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
- Our **Hybrid Work Policy**:

- a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
- A **Canadian **success story - we're **proud **to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- **Enhance **the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- **Outstanding **career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to **your **ideas and trying **new **things.
- A phenomenal **collaborative **culture and a workforce filled with genuinely **good people **who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

**We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.**

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**A day in the life**:

- Provide technical services in a field, laboratory, and office environment
- Supervise and/or carry out site geotechnical inspections of construction work and materials testing
- Conduct in situ testing of various materials on construction sites, compaction testing, and testing of concrete and asphalt
- Carry out laboratory tests on soils, aggregates, concrete, and other construction materials to applicable standards
- Monitor the progress of tests until completion, while recording relevant data and observations
- Maintain detailed lab notes
- Clean, maintain, repair, and calibrate testing equipment
- Participate in a team environment
- Demonstrate a “Safety-First” focus and act as a role model to other staff
- Maintain a high standard of behavior to uphold WSP's reputation and demonstrate a commitment to our Core Values; and work with and provide support to other members of the field technician group in assisting with other field and office activities as required

**What you'll bring to WSP...**
- Geological, Geotechnical, or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma from a recognized Engineering Technology program
- Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to travel
- Flexible schedule, with the ability to work overtime and/or weekends as required
- Safety oriented attitude; current First Aid and WHMIS training will be considered an asset
- Previous experience working as a geotechnical technologist will be considered an asset