Geotechnical Field Technician

The Opportunity: 

WSP has a new opportunity for a Geotechnical Field Technician on a permanent basis within Mississauga Ontario.  There is flexibility around location. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in the field with like-minded professionals in a leading global professional consulting firm. 

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• 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 mines 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.

#WeAreWSP 

 What you can expect to do here:

• Providing technical services in a field environment; 
• Providing technical assistance in geology, infrastructure and mining related projects and tasks, including carrying out field testing, log and supervision that may include rock stress measurement, blast and vibration monitoring, ground support installation and rope access work.
• Performing construction site inspections and supervision 
• Problem solving and decision making while in the field to progress project scope with regular communication/check-ins with the senior project team.
• Carrying out fieldwork, directing field work operations for subsurface investigations including layout, supervising drill rigs and/or excavators, logging soil and rock boreholes and test pits, rock face mapping, site surveying to determine elevations at specific locations, sampling soil, rock and groundwater, and preparing of detailed site sketches; 
• Using survey equipment such as cavity scanners, sonar, drones, and surface surveying tools.
• Using specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare analyses, reports and/or technical drawings; 
• Summarizing and analyzing findings from investigations for report writing; and, 
• Working with and providing support to other members of the group in assisting with other field and office activities as required. 

We'd love to hear from you if you have ... 

• College Diploma in a Civil Engineering Technician / Technology, Construction Engineering Technician / Technology, Mining Engineering Technician / Technology or Geology Technician / Technology, preferably with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering;
• Candidates without a college diploma but with experience in geotechnical/hydrogeological drilling will be considered. 
• Previous experience working as a geotechnical or mining technician is an asset; 
• A vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and hold a valid driver's license. Experience in driving off road is an asset; 
• Experience of working in team with a positive attitude and working independently.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making are key attributes since projects are often investigative type work. 
• Experiences in working outdoors since this role can include working in remote locations in northern Ontario and Quebec
• Availability to work in remote area on a rotation basis.
• Personal fitness that allows safe lifting of equipment (minimum 15kgs)
• An ownership attitude, initiative, enthusiasm, a desire to continually learn and grow, a detail and quality focus, good judgement, a good work ethic, adaptability and good communication skills.