Senior Geotechnical Technician

WSP in Canada; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Saskatoon is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Technician to lead geotechnical drilling investigations and field testing for major Canadian projects. You will install and maintain geotechnical instrumentation, monitor networks, and coordinate drilling activities with contractors to ensure safety and technical excellence.

Join a team delivering infrastructure, mining, industrial, and energy projects across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Geological Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of geotechnical field experience including drilling investigations and instrumentation.
• Experience with geotechnical instrumentation systems, remote monitoring, telemetry, and data acquisition.
• Experience coordinating contractors on large-scale infrastructure, mining, or energy projects.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License; ability to work rotation schedules and extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical drilling investigations, field testing, and soil/ groundwater characterization.
• Install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot geotechnical instrumentation systems and monitoring networks.
• Coordinate and oversee drilling contractors, subcontractors, and field crews, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Perform construction monitoring and inspections for earthworks, foundations, piles, slopes, and ground improvement works.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve field challenges and support project delivery.

Skills

Geotechnical field experience

Drilling investigations

Instrumentation installation

Remote monitoring technologies

Contractor coordination

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology

Job description

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.

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. We are WSP. The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us Join our Field Services - Major Projects team within Ground Engineering as a Senior Geotechnical Technician based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In this role, you'll contribute to the successful delivery of major infrastructure, mining, industrial, and energy projects across Western Canada. Working alongside engineers, contractors, and clients, you'll lead field investigations, support geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring programs, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with technical excellence. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced field professional with a strong geotechnical background who enjoys working in dynamic environments, mentoring junior team members, and taking ownership of complex field programs.

Your Impact

• Lead geotechnical drilling investigations, field testing programs, and soil and groundwater characterization activities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical excellence.
• Install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot geotechnical instrumentation systems and automated monitoring networks to support critical infrastructure and major project developments.
• Coordinate and oversee drilling contractors, subcontractors, and field crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Perform construction monitoring and inspections related to earthworks, foundations, piles, slopes, and ground improvement works, providing timely observations and recommendations to project teams.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve field challenges, prepare technical documentation, and contribute to successful project delivery while representing WSP with professionalism and integrity.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Geological Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant geotechnical field experience, including drilling investigations, instrumentation installation, and construction monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience with geotechnical instrumentation systems, remote monitoring technologies, telemetry networks, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience coordinating contractors and working on large-scale infrastructure, mining, industrial, oil sands, or major capital projects.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and flexibility to work rotational schedules, remote project assignments, and extended day or night shifts as required.
• Current or ability to obtain Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, CSO, H2S Alive, and successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing requirements.

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 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 & YT: $77,400 - $102,500

MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200

NB, NL, NS, PE & 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.

Ready to Build What Comes Next?

Bring your field expertise, leadership, and passion for solving complex ground engineering challenges to a team that's helping shape some of Canada's most significant projects. At WSP, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals, expand your technical capabilities, and make a lasting impact on the communities and infrastructure that support our future.

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.

Join us.

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.