Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Construction Materials Co-op Student
Assist in field and lab testing of soils, asphalt, and concrete for infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Construction Materials Co‑op Student role offers hands‑on challenges in construction materials engineering. You will support real projects from day one, working in both the field and the laboratory to evaluate soils, asphalt, and concrete that shape roads, bridges, and communities. The position provides practical experience, technical skill development, and direct mentorship from experienced technicians, engineers, and field supervisors. • Perform routine field and laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, concrete, and asphalt per established standards. • Collect and label field samples, ensuring proper handling and chain of custody. • Conduct materials tests to assess engineering properties and verify compliance with project specifications. • Support field supervisors and senior staff in monitoring material placement, compaction, and quality control. • Record, organize, and report test results with high accuracy for technical documentation and decision‑making. • Communicate findings daily with engineers, contractors, crews, and other stakeholders to aid issue resolution. • Apply a strong safety mindset by participating in orientations, toolbox talks, and on‑the‑job training. • Contribute to problem solving on engineering challenges related to construction methods, material selection, mix proportions, and design. • Develop and improve construction site skills while working in active environments. • Build professional communication skills with engineers, clients, contractors, crews, and traffic control personnel. • Increase awareness of safety hazards on construction sites and learn mitigation strategies. • Strengthen technical writing through clear, structured reporting and support required experience records.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸materials testing
- ▸sample collection
- ▸quality control
- ▸data reporting
- ▸problem solving
- ▸client communication
What You Bring
• Learn foundational principles of hot mix asphalt, recycled asphalt, soil, and concrete. • Currently enrolled in a university engineering program (civil, geological, environmental, materials, or related) and eligible for a co‑op or internship. • Curious about construction materials engineering and eager to grow skills in field and laboratory testing. • Possess strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking abilities, comfortable working with data and technical standards. • Highly organized with strong time‑management skills and able to prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment. • Developing technical writing and data‑reporting skills, taking pride in detailed documentation. • Comfortable working outdoors on active construction sites in varying weather and committed to safety procedures and PPE. • Prior experience on construction sites or exposure to asphalt, concrete, or soil mechanics is an asset but not required.
Requirements
- ▸engineering student
- ▸asphalt
- ▸concrete
- ▸problem solving
- ▸organized
- ▸safety
Benefits
At WSP you will join a Top 100 Canadian employer with a global network of over 65,000 professionals. We value balance, offering flexible work and limitless opportunities across Canada and abroad. Our culture empowers growth, collaboration, and accountability, all while prioritising health and safety. Compensation varies by province, ranging from $21.50 to $32.25 per hour, and the final wage reflects education, experience, and location. If you are driven by purpose and impact, apply now to start a rewarding career as a Construction Materials Co‑op Student. • Gain experience interpreting laboratory and field test results and their impact on project decisions.
Work Environment
Field