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.

📌 Oil Sands Geotechnical Field Technician Edmonton
🏢 WSP Global
📍 Edmonton