Environmental Instrumentation Field Services Technician

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The Opportunity
As a member of our Instrumentation & Data Solutions team, you'll be at the heart of oceanographic and terrestrial data acquisition programs that support research, infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives. Your role will combine hands-on field operations-deploying, maintaining, and calibrating advanced monitoring systems-with office-based tasks like system checks and remote troubleshooting. Every step you take will prioritize health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring reliable data that informs critical decisions and protects ecosystems.

Your Impact

• Deploy, maintain, and calibrate oceanographic and terrestrial monitoring equipment to ensure accurate, reliable data.
• Troubleshoot and integrate customized monitoring systems that support environmental and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct daily operational checks and remote diagnostics to keep systems performing at peak efficiency.
• Collaborate with technical teams to uphold rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards across all field operations.
• Contribute technical writing for proposals and project documentation that drives innovation and client confidence.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering Technology or relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), wave buoys, mooring construction, and Campbell Scientific dataloggers is a strong asset.
• Comfortable working in remote environments, traveling by vessel, fixed-wing, or rotary aircraft, and meeting all safety and compliance requirements.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel up to two weeks at a time on short notice and work extended hours when required.
• Skilled in equipment maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management software.
• Passionate about delivering solutions that matter-committed to quality, safety, and continuous learning.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of Experts-your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we'll help you tailor your role to match your ambition-because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance-we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
• Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and savings plans designed with employees in mind.

Ready to Shape the Future?
Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together!

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.
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.

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