Coring Technician

WSP in Canada; Whitby; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Coring Technician to lead field operations across Ontario, supervising crews and ensuring safe, high-quality delivery on geotechnical, environmental, pavement, and infrastructure projects.

You will mentor technicians, coordinate logistics, and help grow the coring division through client engagement and proactive safety practices. Travel statewide is required and certifications are assets.

Qualifications

• Engineering; Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete coring, asphalt coring or related field services.
• Demonstrated experience leading field crews and managing project schedules.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Experience operating coring rigs, support equipment, and utility locating equipment is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout Ontario and work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Experience with traffic control operations and field investigations is an asset.
• Experience working within engineering consulting, construction, or environmental sectors.
• Knowledge of drilling, groundwater monitoring, and field investigation methods.
• First Aid, Working at Heights, Traffic Control Person, and other industry certifications are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily coring field operations for geotechnical, environmental, pavement, and infrastructure projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians and field personnel.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company HSE standards and procedures.
• Operate and maintain coring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Plan field activities, manage resources, and coordinate project logistics.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and field staff.
• Ensure quality control and accurate documentation of field activities.
• Assist with equipment selection, maintenance planning, and fleet management.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and support proposal development and client relationships.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and developing future coring technicians.
• Support integration of coring services with drilling, traffic control, and well services within the CWT Group.

Skills

Coring expertise

Field supervision

Safety compliance

Operate coring rigs

Site coordination

Engineering consulting

Groundwater methods

First Aid

Tools

Coring rigs

Support equipment

Utility locating equipment

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

The Coring, Water & Traffic (CWT) Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Coring Technician with a minimum of 5 years of coring experience to support and lead field operations across Ontario. This individual will be responsible for supervising coring crews, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery, developing staff, and helping grow the coring division through operational excellence and client engagement.

• Lead daily coring field operations for geotechnical, environmental, pavement, and infrastructure projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians and field personnel.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company HSE standards and procedures.
• Operate and maintain coring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Plan field activities, manage resources, and coordinate project logistics.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and field staff.
• Ensure quality control and accurate documentation of field activities.
• Assist with equipment selection, maintenance planning, and fleet management.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and support proposal development and client relationships.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and developing future coring technicians.
• Support integration of coring services with drilling, traffic control, and well services within the CWT Group.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Engineering; Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete coring, asphalt coring or related field services.
• Demonstrated experience leading field crews and managing project schedules.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Experience operating coring rigs, support equipment, and utility locating equipment is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout Ontario and work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Experience with traffic control operations and field investigations is an asset.
• Experience working within engineering consulting, construction, or environmental sectors.
• Knowledge of drilling, groundwater monitoring, and field investigation methods.
• First Aid, Working at Heights, Traffic Control Person, and other industry certifications are considered assets.

Why choose WSP?

• 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $77,400 – $102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

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

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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. Full details here .

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .