Materials Testing Technician

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has a new opportunity for a Materials Testing Technician in Ottawa, Ontario. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in the field with like-minded professionals in a leading global professional consulting firm.

You will be responsible for providing technical services in both field and office settings. Your tasks will include assisting with materials-related projects, conducting field and lab tests on construction materials, performing site inspections, and overseeing subsurface investigations.

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.
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 will provide technical services in both field and office environments.
You will offer technical assistance in materials-related projects and tasks, including carrying out field and laboratory testing of various materials on construction sites, in-situ density testing, and testing of concrete and asphalt materials.
You will perform construction site reconnaissance, inspections, and observations.
You will carry out fieldwork, direct fieldwork operations for subsurface investigations, including layout, supervising drill rigs and/or excavators, logging boreholes and test pits, site surveying to determine elevations at specific locations, sampling soil and groundwater, and preparing detailed site sketches.
You will use specialized equipment and apparatus to prepare analyses, reports, and/or technical drawings.
You will summarize and analyze findings from investigations and lab testing for report writing.
You will work with and provide support to other members of the group in assisting with other field and office activities as required.

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

College Diploma in a Civil Engineering Technician / Technology or Construction Engineering Technician / Technology diploma program, preferably with a focus on Geotechnical Engineering;
Previous experience working as a geotechnical or materials technician is an asset;
Bilingualism in French & English is an asset;
CCIL or ACI certification is an asset;
A vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and hold a valid driver's license;
Knowledge of drilling procedures;
An ownership attitude, initiative, enthusiasm, a desire to continually learn and grow, a detail and quality focus, good judgement, a good work ethic, adaptability and good communication skills; and
MUST be eligibile for PSPC Reliability Secret Status ( individual must have 5 full years of current verifiable history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand and/or Australia to be eligible ).

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.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.