WSP

Geotechnical/Materials Technician Calgary

WSP$71K — $94K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Geotechnical Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
  • Experience in field and lab testing including soils, asphalt, concrete, and aggregates.
  • Familiarity with CSA, ASTM, and industry testing standards.
  • Strong attention to detail with accurate record keeping abilities.
  • Comfortable working outdoors and traveling to project sites as required.
  • Dedication to health, safety, and quality performance.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory record.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct field and laboratory tests on asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and soils.
  • Monitor construction on various projects including excavations and foundations.
  • Prepare inspection reports and perform data entry.
  • Read geotechnical instrumentation for project evaluations.
  • Oversee non-rotating duties associated with geotechnical drill rigs.
  • Conduct concrete and compaction tests in the field.
  • Manage laboratory orderliness and operational standards.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in delivering critical infrastructure projects.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale construction projects across Alberta.
  • Fieldwork that promotes outdoor work experience in various environments.
  • Commitment to health, safety, and wellness in the workplace.
  • Encouragement for applications from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us

Help shape the safety, quality, and performance of critical infrastructure projects. As a Geotechnical/Materials Technician, you will play a hands-on role in delivering field and laboratory testing services that support informed engineering decisions and successful project outcomes across transportation, industrial, commercial, and community infrastructure projects.

Your Impact

This position will require working on out-of-town projects. In this role, you will spend your time conducting a variety of field and laboratory testing on asphalt pavements, concrete, aggregates, and soils while supporting major construction and infrastructure projects across Alberta. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who enjoy working outdoors, gaining hands-on technical experience, and contributing to large-scale projects that help shape communities and industry.
  • Construction monitoring on projects including, excavations, subgrade inspection, shallow foundations, pile monitoring (cast-in-place concrete, driven steel, etc.
    • WSP works on some of the largest construction projects in Alberta including the West Valley Line LRT Project in Edmonton, ATCO,TCE, Suncor and numerous oil sands projects in Fort McMurray.
  • Preparation of inspection reports and data entry.
  • Follow WSP's Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies.
  • Construction monitoring of roads, pads, buildings etc.
  • Geotechnical instrumentation reading.
  • Geotechnical Drill Rig nonrioting.
  • Field Concrete testing.
  • Field Compaction testing.
    • Lab Work
      • Sieve Analysis
      • Proctors
      • Cylinder Breaking
      • CSA calibrations
      • Moisture Contents
      • Asphalt
  • Maintain orderliness of laboratory.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Geotechnical Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
  • Experience performing field and laboratory testing of soils, asphalt, concrete, and aggregates.
  • Knowledge of CSA, ASTM, and related industry testing standards.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and travel to project sites as required.
  • Commitment to health, safety, and quality performance.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.


Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $34.20 - $45.30 / hour
MB & ON: $31.20 - $43 / hour
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $30.90 - $41 / hour

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're ready to build practical solutions, gain valuable field experience, and help deliver projects that strengthen communities, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with WSP.

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. 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.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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Founded
1959

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