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Construction Materials Co-op Student

7 hours ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada WSP in Canada Full time

Job Description
What if you could redefine what's possible?
With us, you can. You want
Purpose
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Growth
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Opportunity.
People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are
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The Opportunity
Your Impact Starts Here
– Are you ready to tackle some of the most rewarding, hands-on challenges in construction materials engineering? In this Construction Materials Co-op Student role, you'll support real projects from day one, working in both the field and the laboratory to help evaluate the materials that shape our roads, bridges, and communities.

As a
Construction Materials Co-op Student
, you will gain practical experience in soils, asphalt, and concrete testing while learning directly from experienced technicians, engineers, and field supervisors. You'll build strong technical skills, develop your confidence on construction sites, and see how your work contributes to safe, high‑quality infrastructure across our communities.

Your Impact
In this role, you will:

  • Perform routine field and/or laboratory testing on construction materials, including soil, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt, following established procedures and standards.
  • Collect field samples of soils and other construction materials from active job sites, ensuring accurate labelling, handling, and chain of custody.
  • Conduct a wide variety of materials tests to assess engineering properties and determine whether materials meet project specifications and acceptance criteria.
  • Support field supervisors and senior technical staff in monitoring construction activities related to materials placement, compaction, and quality control.
  • Record, organize, and report test results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, contributing to clear technical documentation and data-driven decisions.
  • Communicate day-to-day findings and observations with engineers, contractors, construction crews, and other project stakeholders to support timely issue resolution.
  • Apply a strong safety mindset in both the field and laboratory, actively participating in safety orientations, toolbox talks, and on-the-job training.
  • Contribute to problem solving on real-life engineering challenges related to construction methods, material selection, mix proportions, and mix design.

During your work term, you will also:

  • Develop and improve construction job site skills and comfort working in active construction environments.
  • Build professional communication skills with engineers, clients, contractors, construction crews, and traffic control personnel.
  • Develop awareness of safety hazards on construction sites and how to mitigate them.
  • Learn foundational principles for construction materials such as hot mix asphalt, recycled asphalt, soil, and concrete.
  • Gain experience interpreting test results from both laboratory and field conditions, and understand how they impact project decisions.
  • Strengthen your technical writing skills through clear, structured reporting and, where applicable, support requirements such as Engineers Nova Scotia (or applicable provincial association) monthly Experience Records and Co-op Final Work Term Reports.

The Skills That Set You Apart
You may be a great fit for this role if:

  • You are currently enrolled in a university engineering program (e.g., civil, geological, environmental, materials, or related discipline) and are eligible for a co-op or internship work term.
  • You are curious about construction materials engineering and eager to grow your skills in field and laboratory testing of soils, concrete, asphalt, and related materials.
  • You bring solid problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, and you enjoy working with data, test results, and technical standards to understand what they mean in practice.
  • You are highly organized, with strong time management skills, and can prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing site and lab demands.
  • You have developing technical writing and data reporting skills, and you take pride in accurate, detailed documentation.
  • You are comfortable working outdoors on active construction sites (in varying weather conditions) and are committed to following all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
  • Previous experience on construction sites, or exposure to asphalt pavement, Portland cement concrete, or soil mechanics, is an asset – but not required. On-the-job training will be provided.

Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
WeAreWSP

Compensation:

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $24.00 – $32.25
  • MB & ON: $22.50 – $30.25
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $21.50 – $30.25

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP
If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us as a Construction Materials Co-op Student.

About Us
WSP
is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At
WSP
:

  • We value our people and our reputation
  • We are locally dedicated with international scale
  • We are future focused and challenge the status quo
  • We foster collaboration in everything we do
  • We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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