Materials Testing Technicians - Seasonal and Full Time Roles Available

CALGARY

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms - made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc. We have over 63,000 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

We currently have opportunities for Materials Technicians at both the student and experienced level.

Students filling the role of Materials Laboratory and Field Technicians in Calgary will be provided an excellent opportunity to develop their career and experience in the engineering and construction field. Their responsibilities will include conducting various tests on asphalt pavements, concrete, aggregates and various soils in both laboratory and field environment. Student positions will require working on out of town projects.

All applicants must have a valid Alberta driver's license and be required to submit an up-to-date driver's abstract upon being hired.

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.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life, Student Roles:

• Maintain orderliness of laboratory.
• Prepare of inspection reports and data entry.
• Follow WSP E&I's Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies.
• Provide Construction Monitoring of roads, pads, buildings etc.
• Field Concrete testing
• Field Compaction testing
• Laboratory work

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Some form of Civil Engineering education, either from a university or technical school
• Reliable and punctual
• Willing to do a variety of tasks and able to prioritize
• CSA Safety boots required
• Ability to work in the laboratory and office settings
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

A day in the life, Experienced Roles:

• Provide quality control and quality assurance inspection and testing on a variety of laboratory and field projects including but not limited to aggregate production, earthworks, concrete, asphalt and field density programs
• Provide a high level of client service
• Ensure clear communication to client representatives and the WSP E&I team
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Prepare field and lab reports
• Other responsibilities may include assisting geotechnical and environmental staff with field investigations, geotechnical instrumentation, and sampling
• Given the nature of our work, out of town work may be required, from time to time.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Completion of a Civil or Construction Engineering Technology program
• Ideally 1- 5 years of related materials testing experience including soil, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt.
• Knowledge of CSA, ASTM, and Provincial test methods an asset
• Detail oriented, organized, team player and self-motivated
• Well organized approach to work, with the ability to manage and prioritize several tasks at one time and ensure commitment to service and technical excellence
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors for long days in rough terrain, harsh elements
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

All Candidates ...

• Must be able to lift independently up to a maximum of 25 kg
• Flexible to work overtime as required
• Commitment to wear all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract

#LI-GBL
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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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