Intermediate Field and Laboratory Materials Technician

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Materials Technician to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based Whitehorse, YT. This position is available in our Whitehorse office and laboratory. As an Intermediate Materials Technician, you will join our highly successful team, using your skills to assist in the management and execution of various high-profile and critical projects throughout the Yukon. WSP will support relocation and accommodation for candidates wishing to relocate.

Why choose WSP?

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.  WSP's Earth and Environment division includes 14,000 professionals worldwide; we collaborate to protect and conserve natural landscapes and design the foundations on which our communities stand on. 

As a materials professional based in our strategically important northern office and laboratory, you will interact closely with important stakeholders in northern settings, including engagement with First Nations partners, natural and renewable resource investors, and with government authorities committed to energy and infrastructure upgrades. Additionally, our geotechnical and civil engineering teams based in the region are perfectly situated to support materials testing project works.

• 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.

• 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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Why choose Whitehorse?

WSP presently offers a Northern Living Allowance bonus above base salary in northern offices and laboratories, including Whitehorse 

Adventure awaits you in the land of the midnight sun The Yukon offers a vibrant lifestyle surrounded by rich natural resources and stunning landscapes. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and camping in easily accessible green spaces and remote wilderness. With minimal crowds, adventure is always within reach. Whitehorse is home to Yukon University and is a thriving community of young professionals and artisans. Known for its high percentage of residents with post-secondary education, you'll easily find community and culture. If you are seeking work-life balance and opportunity, the Yukon is your place to thrive.

What you can expect to do here:

• You'll be working with interdisciplinary project teams on challenging assignments that push your technical skills to the next level. This role offers exposure to both field and laboratory environments, with opportunities to collaborate with experienced engineers and technicians.

• Leading and performing material testing field assignments, including soil and concrete testing works throughout Whitehorse and across the Yukon.

• Act as the main point of contact for operations at our Whitehorse laboratory, including our soil and concrete testing regime, and test results reporting;  

• Ensure prompt and accurate testing and reporting of results, while maintaining equipment calibration and general housekeeping for a safe work environment.

• Participate in quality audits, proficiency tests, and addressing any non-conformances.

• Oversight of shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage, and disposal of samples.

• Order and restock laboratory and field supplies as required.

• Collaborate with technicians, engineers, and occasionally clients to deliver technical services.

• Promote strong workplace health and safety practices.

What you'll bring to WSP ...  

• A diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology.

• Either possess or be eligible for CTech (Certified Technician) or AScT (Applied Science Technologist) certification, and CCIL concrete (Cat 0) and CCIL aggregates (Type C and D) testing certification.

• Confidence with remote field work and assignment to projects in the northern environment;

• Intermediate level of experience as a field technician and as a laboratory technician; 

• Sound knowledge with relevant standardized lab testing procedures with a focus on aggregate & soil testing (ASTM, AASHTO, CSA);

• Experience with soil compaction testing using a portable nuclear gauge, and with concrete testing in the field setting;

• Experience with soil index testing, and concrete cylinder testing in the laboratory.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong verbal and written communication in English are essential.

• Added Value: familiarity with geotechnical subsurface drilling, soil characterization, and use of geotechnical instrumentation such as a slope inclinometer probes and vibrating wire piezometer data logging.

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

• Valid Canadian Driver's License.  

• Strong technical, oral and written communication skills;  

• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience as a materials field and laboratory technician, or related position;

• Aspiration to develop your technical and collaborative skills 

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 – $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

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.

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

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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