Support WSP’s oil sands investigations as a Geotechnical Field Technician, applying soil testing and instrumentation expertise on a two-weeks-in, two-weeks-out rotation.

This WSP position supports field investigations, construction monitoring, and geotechnical instrumentation for protected project delivery. You will evaluate subgrades, verify soil properties, monitor drilling, classify samples, and complete soil and groundwater testing. The work requires accurate reporting and coordination with engineers, clients, contractors, laboratories, and construction teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow site-specific health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Perform construction monitoring and subgrade evaluation
• Complete Portable Nuclear Gauge and soil-property testing
• Monitor drilling, classify samples,
  
  
  
  and test soil and groundwater
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot geotechnical instrumentation systems

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in civil or geotechnical engineering
• Practical experience supporting drilling and geotechnical investigations
• Knowledge of soil classification and foundation preparation
• Experience with data loggers, telemetry, and technical reporting
• Valid Alberta driver’s licence and fly-in, fly-out availability

Bring geotechnical field investigation, soil testing, and monitoring expertise to WSP’s oil sands program in Northern Alberta.