Geophysics Professional

WSP USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada (2026)

Flexible work

Travel opportunities (50–75% fieldwork

Job summary

WSP in Calgary invites a senior geophysicist to lead near-surface field programs across Prairies and North projects. You will direct field teams, interpret data, and collaborate with engineers and environmental specialists to deliver defensible conclusions.

Applicants should have 5–10 years of geophysics experience, proficiency with seismic, EM, and radar methods, and a strong safety record. Expect 50–75% travel and outdoor work in remote locations.

Qualifications

• Geophysicist with near-surface focus and 5–10 years of field experience.
• Experience with seismic, EM, GPR, ERI, and borehole methods required.
• Ability to lead field programs, QA/QC, and multidisciplinary integration.
• Strong reporting skills and client-facing communication.
• Willingness to travel 50%–75% and work outdoors in remote areas.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record; drug testing as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead geophysical field teams and deliver surveys with multiple methods.
• Manage field logistics, equipment, sources, receivers, and borehole tools.
• Review data quality and guide processing and interpretation for juniors.
• Integrate geophysical results with multidisciplinary datasets.
• Prepare reports, memoranda, and client-facing proposals.
• Mentor junior staff in field acquisition, processing, and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers and environmental specialists to expand solutions.
• Uphold WSP safety protocols during fieldwork.

Skills

Geophysics leadership

Field crew leadership

Data processing & interpretation

QA/QC of field data

Technical reporting

Mentoring juniors

Project logistics management

Safety focus

Driver license

Pre-access drug testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Geophysics/Earth Sciences

Tools

Seismic refraction

Seismic reflection

MASW

ERI / electrical resistivity imaging

Ground penetrating radar

Borehole logging

EM methods (time/frequency-domain)

NMR / nuclear magnetic resonance

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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.

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The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities

Bring near-surface geophysics to life across engineering and environmental projects throughout the Prairies and North. Based in Calgary, Alberta, you will join our Water Management team and lead field programs, technical interpretation, and collaborative solutions that help clients better understand the ground beneath critical projects.

Your Impact

• Lead geophysical field teams and deliver ground surveys using seismic reflection and refraction, MASW, time-domain electromagnetics, electrical resistivity imaging, magnetics, ground penetrating radar, electromagnetics, and microgravity methods on land, in boreholes, and over water.
• Manage program logistics, equipment, seismic sources, receivers, electromagnetic instruments, and borehole tools to support safe and efficient field execution.
• Review field data through rigorous quality assurance and quality control, then guide junior staff through processing and analysis.
• Process, analyze, and integrate geophysical data with multidisciplinary datasets to produce clear, defensible interpretations.
• Prepare technical reports, memoranda, presentations, proposals, and scopes that help clients make informed project decisions.
• Mentor junior geophysicists and technicians in field acquisition, data processing, interpretation, and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with engineering and environmental specialists to expand geophysical solutions across diverse client sectors.
• Champion WSP safety protocols and procedures during frequent fieldwork, including assignments in remote and outdoor environments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Geological Engineering, or a related discipline with a geophysics focus; a postgraduate geophysics qualification is an asset.
• Five to ten years of experience applying geophysics to near-surface engineering and geoscience projects.
• Practical or learned experience with at least four relevant methods, including seismic refraction, seismic reflection, MASW, ERI, ground penetrating radar, geophysical borehole logging, time- or frequency-domain electromagnetics, airborne geophysics, or nuclear magnetic resonance.
• Demonstrated capability in field data quality control, geophysical processing, multidisciplinary integration, interpretation, and technical reporting.
• Experience leading teams, coordinating field logistics and equipment, and supporting the development of junior professionals.
• Readiness to travel frequently for fieldwork, approximately 50% to 75%, and to work outdoors in remote areas.
• Physical fitness and mechanical aptitude, together with practical experience using computers, electronics, and geophysical instrumentation.
• A safety-focused approach and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to internal and external clients.
• A valid driver licence and a clean driver abstract.
• Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing requirements as needed for client/site.

Why Choose WSP?

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 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

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $110,600 - $146,500

MB & ON: $100,900 - $139,000

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 - $132,700

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.

Make Your Mark

Turn complex subsurface data into insight that shapes safer, smarter projects.

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.

Join us.

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .