Geotechnical Co-op Student – Summer 2023
City : Windsor, ON
Category : Environment - Geotechnical & Materials
Industry : Engineering
Employer : WSP
WINDSOR
We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.
The Opportunity:
WSP is seeking several 4-month co-op students to join our team in Windsor as Junior Geotechnical Field Technicians. Working at WSP is not an ordinary job. You'll be joining a team of passionate high-performing engineers, scientists and business professionals who don't just talk values? We live them every day.
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.
- Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
- 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:
Successful candidates will be responsible for the following:
- Provide technical services in a field, laboratory and office environment
- Supervise and/or carry out site geotechnical inspections of construction work and materials testing
- Conduct in situ testing of various materials on construction sites, compaction testing and testing of concrete and asphalt
- Perform laboratory testing on construction materials
- Participate in a team environment
- Demonstrating a "Safety-First" focus and acting as a role model to other staff
- Maintaining a high standard of behaviour to uphold WSP’s reputation and demonstrating a commitment to our Core Values
- Work with and provide support to other members of the field technician group in assisting with other field and office activities as required
In addition to being successful at WSP, you will be able to demonstrate the following Success Attributes: 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.
What you'll bring to WSP ...
- The successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree or diploma program
- Previous experience working as a geotechnical technician is an asset
- Knowledge of drilling procedures is an asset
- Must own a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage and hold a valid driver's license
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
In addition to being successful at WSP, you will be able to demonstrate the following Success Attributes: 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. Adaptability, and good communication skills.