Geotechnical Technician

The Opportunity:

WSP’s teams of professionals offer a full range of services to clients in a wide range of sectors including government, industrial & commercial, water, transportation, minerals & metals, oil & gas and clean energy.

We have an exciting opportunity for Geotechnical/Materials Technicians to join our group in Fort McMurray, AB.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture ofinclusionandbelonging
• OurFlexible 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.
• ACanadiansuccess story - we'reproudto wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhancethe world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstandingcareer opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open toyourideas and tryingnewthings.
• A phenomenalcollaborativeculture and a workforce filled with genuinelygood peoplewho 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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What you can expect to do here:

• Promote a safety culture by ensuring adherence to site-specific HSE policies and safety standard procedures.
• Monitor geotechnical drilling, instrumentation installations, and core sample collections.
• Install various instruments related to slope stability and foundation assessments.
• Conduct construction monitoring.
• Perform materials field and laboratory testing.
• Monitor instrumentation.
• Conduct geotechnical core logging.
• Write reports on field and laboratory results.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• College diploma in Geotechnical, Geological, Construction or Civil Engineering
• 1-3 years of related work experience
• Sound knowledge of soils (including the unified soil classification system)
• Geotechnical Drilling experience, specifically with the installation of geotechnical instruments
• Construction Monitoring experience
• Experience working in the Alberta Oil Sands region is an asset
• Flexibility to work a variety of schedules (from 1 week on up to 3 weeks on shift (days / nights))
• Good communication skills and attention to detail is a requirement (verbal and written)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (word and excel)
• Capable of working in adverse weather conditions and working long, physically demanding and varied hours in remote locations
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and conduct other physically strenuous tasks such as shoveling and augering, etc.
• Team-oriented, self-motivated and safety conscience with strong problem-solving skills
• Experience working around heavy equipment an asset
• Unrestricted Class 5 driver’s license that is valid in the province of Alberta is required for this role
• Successful candidate will be required to provide driving abstract