WSP

4 weeks ago

Junior Civil Technologist

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Job Summary

Support laboratory and field geotechnical testing at the Yellowknife Laboratory, delivering soils, aggregates, and concrete tests to standards (ASTM, AASHTO, CSA). Assist QA/QC on projects across Northern communities, collect and interpret data, and collaborate with contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable infrastructure delivery while adapting to remote field conditions.

Location: Yellowknife

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Construction, Civil & Site Engineering

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•Deliver laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete (e.g., Proctor, gradation, hydrometer, Atterberg limits), ensuring compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, CSA, and CCIL standards
•Support construction QA/QC through field testing, inspections, and supervision, including compaction testing and subgrade and concrete verification
•Collaborate with contractors, clients, and WSP teams on active project sites to help ensure successful project execution
•Collect, analyze, and interpret geotechnical data, contributing to accurate reporting and engineering decision-making
•Monitor geotechnical instrumentation and support field programs that inform the performance of infrastructure systems

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 54,100 - 72,200 annually

Key Requirements

•Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent)
•Hands-on experience or strong exposure to materials testing (soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt) in lab and/or field environments
•Ability and willingness to work in dynamic conditions, including remote field sites, extended hours, and physically demanding environments
•Valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract and ability to travel to job sites as required
•Working knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, CSA standards; CCIL certifications or safety training (First Aid, WHMIS, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance) are strong assets

Experience:GeotechnicalCivil engineeringInfrastructureLaboratory testing

Education:Certification / Diploma

Skills:Attention to detailTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingTime management

Certifications:CCILFirst AidWHMISH2S AliveGround Disturbance

Languages:English

Tech Stack:Microsoft OfficeWordExcel

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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