Assistant Technician, Field Services

WSP; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geotechnical Field Technician to join their dynamic team in Mississauga. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop technical skills in a collaborative environment while working on diverse projects related to geology, infrastructure, and mining. The successful candidate will engage in field testing, site inspections, and data analysis, contributing to impactful projects that enhance the world around us. If you are passionate about problem-solving and enjoy working outdoors, this position provides a chance to grow your career in a supportive and innovative company culture.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Savings programs

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical or mining technician roles is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services in geology and infrastructure projects.
• Perform construction site inspections and direct fieldwork operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Decision-making

Education

College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician / Technology

College Diploma in Construction Engineering Technician / Technology

College Diploma in Mining Engineering Technician / Technology

College Diploma in Geology Technician / Technology

Tools

Survey equipment

Cavity scanners

Sonar

Drones

Surface surveying tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP has a new opportunity for a Geotechnical Field Technician on a permanent basis within Mississauga, Ontario. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in the field with like-minded professionals in a leading global professional consulting firm.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• 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 mines 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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Providing technical services in a field environment.
• Providing technical assistance in geology, infrastructure, and mining-related projects and tasks, including carrying out field testing, log and supervision that may include rock stress measurement, blast and vibration monitoring, ground support installation, and rope access work.
• Performing construction site inspections and supervision.
• Problem-solving and decision-making while in the field to progress project scope with regular communication/check-ins with the senior project team.
• Carrying out fieldwork, directing fieldwork operations for subsurface investigations including layout, supervising drill rigs and/or excavators, logging soil and rock boreholes and test pits, rock face mapping, site surveying to determine elevations at specific locations, sampling soil, rock, and groundwater, and preparing detailed site sketches.
• Using survey equipment such as cavity scanners, sonar, drones, and surface surveying tools.
• Using specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare analyses, reports, and/or technical drawings.
• Summarizing and analyzing findings from investigations to support report writing.
• Working with and providing support to other members of the group in assisting with other field and office activities as required.

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

• College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technician / Technology, Construction Engineering Technician / Technology, Mining Engineering Technician / Technology, or Geology Technician / Technology, preferably with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering.
• Previous experience working as a geotechnical or mining technician is an asset.
• A vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and a valid driver’s license. Experience in driving off-road is an asset.
• Experience working in a team with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are key attributes since projects are often investigative type work.
• Experience working outdoors, as this role can include working in remote locations in northern Ontario and Quebec.
• Availability to work in remote areas on a rotation basis.
• Personal fitness that allows safe lifting of equipment (minimum 15kgs).
• An ownership attitude, initiative, enthusiasm, a desire to continually learn and grow, a detail and quality focus, good judgement, a strong work ethic, adaptability, and good communication skills.