Hydrogeology or Geoscience Field Technician

The Opportunity:

WSP has a new opportunity for a Hydrogeology or Geoscience Field Technician to join our team in the GTA and Barrie area.

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. 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 can expect to do here:

• Various fieldwork duties to include drill rig supervision, soil and rock core logging, monitoring well installation, collection of water level data, various aquifer testing methods including pumping tests, sampling of soil, groundwater and surface water.
• Preparing and coordinating subcontractors and equipment for field programs.
• Filing and managing all project-related field notes and data.
• Analysis of field data, production of tables, figures, and writing of portions of reports.
• Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum qualification of a College Diploma for Environmental Technician / Technologist or related discipline.
• One to two years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and critical thinking skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes.
• Enthusiastic, versatile, and willing to take on responsibility.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work outdoors and travel to project sites using own vehicle.
• Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude.