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Geotechnical Field Technician
Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Geotechnical Field Technician role involved in providing technical services in a field environment, conducting field testing, log and supervision, site inspections and supervision, and using survey equipment.
13d ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Field
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
survey equipment
field work
site inspections
report writing
technical assistance
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;
Providing technical services in a field environment;
Performing construction site inspections and supervision
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.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the mines and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
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;
Working with and providing support to other members of the group in assisting with other field and office activities as required.
Summarizing and analyzing findings from investigations for report writing; and,
What you bring
college diploma
drilling experience
problem solving
driving skills
outdoor work
remote work
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.
Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making are key attributes since projects are often investigative type work.
Candidates without a college diploma but with experience in geotechnical/hydrogeological drilling will be considered.
A vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and hold a valid driver’s license. Experience in driving off road is an asset;
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.
Problem solving and decision making while in the field to progress project scope with regular communication/check-ins with the senior project team.
Previous experience working as a geotechnical or mining technician is an asset;
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;
Experience of working in team with a positive attitude and working independently.
Benefits
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.
Personal fitness that allows safe lifting of equipment (minimum 15kgs)
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