2025 Junior Civil Technologist - Summer Student

WSP in Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Lab/Field Technician for a summer position in Lethbridge. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in geotechnical and materials testing, working closely with clients and contractors on construction sites. You'll be involved in planning, scheduling, and executing tests while maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values inclusion, collaboration, and the professional growth of its employees. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Civil Engineering program or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel to job sites and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize work for various projects in the lab and field.
• Perform laboratory testing and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Fieldwork

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Civil Engineering or Technologist Program

Tools

Laboratory Testing Equipment

Geotechnical Instrumentation

Job description

Lethbridge, AB, Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Lab/Field Technician – Summer Student to join our growing Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Testing team located at our Lethbridge Laboratory. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in both our geotechnical laboratory and the field. This position will play an active role in representing WSP on project construction sites, working closely with the clients, contractors and the WSP team to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Why choose 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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.

A day in the life:

• Plan, organize, and schedule work for various projects.
• Communicate with contractors during project execution.
• Perform all related laboratory testing (example: Proctor, Gradation, Hydrometer, Atterberg Limits, Concrete Testing) in an accurate and efficient manner in conformance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO and CSA Test Standards.
• Participate in maintaining equipment calibration and maintenance, quality audits and identify, investigate & report non-conformances to the lab supervisor.
• Conduct data gathering and interpretation including data entry of test results and ensure prompt and accurate testing results under the supervision of your lab supervisor.
• Monitor various types of geotechnical instrumentation.
• Perform construction QA/QC, construction inspection and supervision, including field nuclear density compaction testing, subgrade inspection and concrete testing.
• Undertake field supervision of earthworks contractors.
• Work independently and with teams in both lab/office and field setting.
• Participate in project management, coordination and the design of field programs.
• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of data and the preparation of reports and recommendations for clients.
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed.
• Follow all company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and adhere to a safe working environment in compliance with the WSP Health and Safety Policy.
• Work with other team members to effectively complete assigned tasks.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technologist program or equivalent education or experience.
• Enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously.
• Ability to travel to job sites as required and work extended hours and weekends as required.
• Valid Canadian Drivers Licence and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• Training in Standard First Aid, WHMIS, H2S Alive, and Ground Disturbance considered an asset.
• Ability to physically lift up to 25 kg repeatedly, and work in a noisy, dusty environment using all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Prolonged standing and/or walking on uneven terrain (up to 10 hours per day in the field).
• Previous experience in the lab or field materials testing of construction materials including soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt materials would be an asset.
• CCIL Certifications would be an asset.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63742
• Locations 3102-12th Avenue North, Lethbridge, AB, T1H 5V1, CA
• Posting Date 11/20/2024, 06:19 PM

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.

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. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times.

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.