Early Professional, Acoustics and Vibrations Engineering

WSP Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking a Junior Acoustics, Noise, and Vibration Technician to join their Environment team in Kitchener. This role involves conducting field investigations, analyzing data, and preparing reports, offering a blend of field and office work. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Environmental studies and possess strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience as a field technician.
• Prior experience as an environmental consultant is an asset.
• Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete background documentation reviews and prepare reports.
• Perform field investigations for noise and vibration impact studies.
• Assist engineers and specialists in completing projects.

Skills

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Logical Thinking

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP is currently seeking a Junior Acoustics, Noise, and Vibration Technician to join our Environment team, located at our Aurora, Ontario, or Kitchener, Ontario office, to help deliver existing projects. The WSP Acoustics, Noise, and Vibration team consists of a dynamic group of environmental engineers, mechanical engineers, engineering interns, and environmental technologists with strong technical skills and existing client relationships. This role offers a variety of work, blending field and office time performing projects related to field work and reporting.

Why 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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• 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 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 - 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.

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What you will do at WSP

• Complete background documentation reviews, conduct field investigations, analyze data, and prepare reports to document findings;
• Perform field investigations for noise and vibration impact studies;
• Assist engineers and specialists in completing projects;
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring to WSP

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental or related discipline;
• 0-5 years of experience as a field technician;
• Prior experience as an environmental consultant is an asset;
• Awareness of acoustical monitoring, investigations, and/or modeling is an asset;
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at various project stages, including fieldwork and reporting;
• Attention to detail, including documentation;
• Self-motivated and independent, with ability to work in a team and adapt to changing priorities;
• Logical thinking and initiative to apply knowledge and suggest practical solutions;
• Willingness to travel locally (GTA) for fieldwork and occasionally to remote locations;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to changing priorities;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Must have reliable access to a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage, a full driver's license, and a clean driver's abstract.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members globally and over 12,000 in Canada, we are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, designing sustainable transportation, resource extraction, and renewable energy development.

Our Values

• We value our people and reputation
• We are locally dedicated with an 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

Additional Notes

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. Compliance with our HSE policies and client HSE policies is required. Employment offers are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks, including working in various environmental conditions. WSP encourages applications from people with disabilities and provides accommodations upon request. We are committed to employment equity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.