Senior Geophysicist

The Opportunity :

At WSP , we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise in Earth and Environment , operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert for engineering and environmental projects for our clients across multiple industries.

Our team is growing, and as a result we're adding a Senior Geophysicist to our group. As part of the team in Prairies and North , you'll be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our Earth and Environment service offering in the province or territory through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

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.

• 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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A day in the life :

• You'll be the technical lead for a wide range of geophysical projects
• You'll have direct client interactions and will be involved in proposal writing and business development
• You'll be responsible for directing and leading geophysical surveys and investigations
• You'll oversee field data collection as required
• You'll oversee and review data processing and interpretation
• You'll write or oversee / review the preparation of reports and presentations
• You'll mentor junior staff
• You'll participate as a Senior Leader in Business Unit level strategy meetings and initiatives
• You'll demonstrate a "Safety First" focus and act as a role model to other staff

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

• A university degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering or related discipline majoring in Geophysics.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in the consulting industry
• P.Geo. registration with APEGA or P.Geo. eligibility
• Experience with most geophysical methods (seismic refraction / reflection, MASW, Electrical Resistivity Imaging, Magnetics, Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetics and Microgravity methods on land, in boreholes and over water)
• Experience with near-surface geophysics for engineering and environmental applications in various settings, including oil and gas sites, contaminated sites, infrastructure projects and mines
• A focus on technical excellence
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

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.