Geotechnical Field Technician

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The Opportunity

Shape Something Different - Join our team as a Geotechnical Field Technician based in Mississauga, Ontario (with flexibility on location). This role offers hands-on experience in geotechnical fieldwork, supporting mining, infrastructure, and environmental projects. You'll work alongside industry experts and gain exposure to advanced techniques and tools while contributing to projects that shape communities across Canada.

Your Impact

• Provide technical services in field environments for geotechnical and mining projects.
• Conduct subsurface investigations, supervise drill rigs and excavators, and log soil and rock boreholes.
• Perform construction site inspections and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Utilize specialized survey equipment such as cavity scanners, sonar, drones, and surface tools.
• Collect and analyze soil, rock, and groundwater samples; prepare detailed site sketches and reports.
• Support rock stress measurements, blast and vibration monitoring, and ground support installation.
• Summarize findings for technical reports and assist with office-based tasks as required.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• College diploma in Civil, Construction, Mining, or Geology Technology (focus on Geotechnical Engineering preferred).
• Candidates with relevant drilling experience will be considered even without a diploma.
• Previous experience as a geotechnical or mining technician is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations; off-road driving experience is an asset.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions, including remote northern sites.
• Physically fit to safely lift equipment (minimum 15 kg).
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic field environments.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's 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.
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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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