WSP

Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training - Whitehorse

WSP$89K — $118K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
  • Registered or eligible for registration as a P.Eng. with Engineers Yukon (or transferable from another Canadian regulator).
  • Minimum five years of experience as a Geotechnical or Geological Engineer.
  • Valid Canadian driver's license and willingness to work on project sites as required.
  • Strong analytical abilities with proven project management capability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute field programs including drilling, test pitting, in situ testing, and construction monitoring.
  • Analyze geotechnical data to develop practical and reliable design recommendations.
  • Prepare clear, defensible technical reports and supporting documentation.
  • Contribute geotechnical expertise to multidisciplinary teams on impactful infrastructure projects.
  • Mentor junior staff in field practices, analysis methods, and safety standards.
  • Build trusted client relationships through responsive and high-quality engineering support.

Benefits

  • Northern Living Allowance to support living in Whitehorse, YT.
  • Flexible work to promote work-life balance.
  • Global opportunities for career advancement within WSP.
  • Engagement in major northern infrastructure initiatives and meaningful project work.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity
Build the Future with Us

Join WSP as an Intermediate Geotechnical Engineer in our Ground Engineering and Materials team based in Whitehorse, YT. This role blends hands-on fieldwork with office-based analysis and design, supporting a diverse portfolio of geotechnical projects across the Yukon and northern British Columbia. You'll collaborate with technical experts, contribute to major northern infrastructure initiatives, and play a key role in advancing our regional project delivery.

Why Choose Whitehorse?

Experience the North at its best.

Whitehorse offers a unique blend of adventure, community, and opportunity, set against the backdrop of Yukon's spectacular landscapes. With easy access to mountains, rivers, and vast wilderness, outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, mountain biking, fishing, and paddling are part of everyday life.
  • Strong sense of community and northern pride
  • Unmatched access to remote and meaningful project work
  • Dynamic, growing hub for northern infrastructure and resource development
  • Home to Yukon University, Canada's first university in the North, supporting research, innovation, and education tailored to northern communities
  • Gateway to Yukon and northern Canada

Whitehorse combines a high quality of life with the opportunity to work on impactful projects that truly shape northern communities. With fewer barriers and greater responsibility, professionals often gain broader, more hands-on experience earlier in their careers.

WSP further supports northern careers through our Northern Living Allowance, making Whitehorse a rewarding and distinctive place to live, work, and grow.

Your Impact

  • Lead and execute field programs including drilling, test pitting, in situ testing, and construction monitoring.
  • Analyze geotechnical data to develop practical and reliable design recommendations.
  • Prepare clear, defensible technical reports and supporting documentation.
  • Contribute geotechnical expertise to multidisciplinary teams on impactful infrastructure projects.
  • Mentor junior staff in field practices, analysis methods, and safety standards.
  • Build trusted client relationships through responsive and high-quality engineering support.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering with a geotechnical focus.
  • Registered, or eligible for registration, as a P.Eng. with Engineers Yukon (or transferable from another Canadian regulator).
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Geotechnical or Geological Engineer.
  • Valid Canadian driver's license and willingness to work on project sites as required.
  • Solid intermediate-level consulting experience in geotechnical engineering.
  • Strong analytical abilities with proven project management capability.
  • Experience delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
  • Familiarity with geotechnical software such as GeoStudio, Rocscience, or similar tools.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • 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: $89,800 - $118,900
MB & ON: $81,900 - $112,800
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 - $107,700

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.
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Join a global team that turns complex challenges into sustainable solutions.
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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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