Assistant Technicians, Lab and Field Services - Atlantic Canada

Overview

Our team is growing, and as a result we're looking for Laboratory and Field Technicians to join our amazing group of professionals. As part of the Materials Engineering Team, across Atlantic Canada, you will be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff. You will be responsible for conducting various tests, analyses, and experiments to characterize and evaluate the properties of materials used in construction for our major clients. Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and the creation of novel materials that drive our industry forward.

Responsibilities

• This position will require working on multiple projects simultaneously and requires strong scheduling and organizational skills.
• You will perform a range of field and / or laboratory tests and experiments to assess material (soil, concrete and hot mix asphalt) properties, composition, and behavior.
• You will operate and maintain testing equipment and instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
• You will support equipment calibration, maintenance and general housekeeping requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
• You will support sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage and disposal of samples.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and scientists, to support ongoing projects and provide valuable insights.
• You will compile and analyze experimental data for a variety of test methods, generating clear and concise reports to communicate findings to the team.
• Follow WSP’s Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies.

What You’ll Bring To WSP

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU : $57,500 – $76,200

MB & ON : $52,500 – $72,300

Atlantic Provinces & QC : $52,000 – $69,000

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

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 :

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.

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