Senior Civil Engineering Technologist

SASKATOON

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineering Technologist to provide Construction QA/QC Management to join our growing Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Testing team. This opportunity will allow you to lead QA/QC teams and develop your technical skills. This position will play an active role in representing WSP on project construction sites, working closely with the WSP team, clients and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

• You'll be using your expertise to analyze and interpret geotechnical test results, write technical reports and must be mathematically proficient with regards to the necessary skills required for laboratory and field testing applications;
• You'll collaborate with our many counterparts in all our different disciplines at WSP and provide expertise and client deliverables on projects;
• You'll be providing Construction Quality Assurance to large construction projects;
• You'll be coordinating, supervising and mentoring junior technicians;
• You'll be managing relationships with internal and external clients and ensuring that their needs are understood and met, providing your guidance and expertise;
• You'll work with other team members to effectively complete assigned tasks;
• You'll follow all company policies and standard operating procedures; and
• You'll maintain and adhere to a safe working environment in compliance with the WSP Health and Safety Policy.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma or equivalent education or experience;
• You enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously - think the opposite of your standard 9-5 desk job!
• You are willing to travel for extend periods of time (1-2 week rotations typically);
• You've got a valid Canadian Drivers Licence and a clean Driver's Abstract;
• You are skilled in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel;
• You've got excellent written/oral communication skills and attention to detail;
• You want to experience what it's like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!
• You have the ability to physically lift up to 20 kg repeatedly, as required, on a daily basis. Physically able to work in a noisy, dusty environment (indoors and outdoors) using all applicable Personal Protective Equipment as required;
• Dam construction experience would be an asset;
• CCIL Certifications would be an asset.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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Maintenance and Technicians