Senior Geotechnical Technician

WSP; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Technician in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, to lead geotechnical field investigations and support major projects across Western Canada. You will work with engineers, contractors and clients to ensure safety, quality, and technical excellence on site.

The role emphasizes on-site leadership, field testing, instrumentation support, and mentoring junior team members in a dynamic project environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading geotechnical drilling investigations and field testing programs.
• Strong background in soil and groundwater characterization.
• Mentorship of junior team members and ownership of field programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical drilling investigations and field testing.
• Install, commission, and monitor geotechnical instrumentation.
• Ensure safety, quality, and technical excellence on projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors and clients across Western Canada.

Skills

Geotechnical drilling

Field testing

Soil characterization

Groundwater characterization

Education

B.Sc. in Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Geotechnical instrumentation

Job description

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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