Junior Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Technician

WSP; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Acoustics, Noise, and Vibration Technician. This role blends fieldwork and office tasks, focusing on environmental projects that impact communities. You'll engage in field investigations, data analysis, and report preparation, contributing to meaningful projects that enhance the environment. The company promotes a culture of inclusion and offers flexible work options, comprehensive benefits, and outstanding career growth opportunities. If you're self-motivated and eager to make a difference in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience as a field technician.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations for noise and vibration impact studies.
• Prepare reports to document findings from background reviews and data analysis.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Logical Thinking

Self-Motivation

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Junior Acoustics, Noise, and Vibration Technician to join our Environment team, located at our Aurora, 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, blended between field and office time performing projects related to field work and reporting.

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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work.

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:

• Completing background documentation reviews, field investigations, data analysis, and preparing reports to document findings.
• Completing field investigations for noise and vibration impacts studies.
• Assisting engineers and specialists in completing projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Degree or Diploma specializing in Environmental or related discipline.
• 0 - 5 years of experience as a field technician.
• Prior experience as an environmental consultant would be an asset.
• Awareness of acoustical monitoring, investigations, and/or modeling would be considered an asset.
• Strong organization skills and ability to schedule multiple tasks at various stages of projects, including fieldwork and reporting.
• Attention to detail, including documentation.
• Self-motivated and independent worker who is able to work in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Logical thinking ability and the initiative to apply knowledge and suggest practical solutions to field challenges.
• Willing to travel locally (GTA) for fieldwork.
• Occasional travel may be required to remote locations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and is flexible to work on a wide variety of projects, tasks, and assignments.
• Excellent English (verbal/written) communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate effectively and proactively respond to time-sensitive issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must have reliable access to a vehicle with adequate insurance coverage as well as a full driver's license and clean driver's abstract.