City : Edmonton, AB

Category : Z-WSP E&I Canada Ltd.

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

EDMONTON

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.

We have over 63,000 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

BE PART OF THE EDMONTON WEST VALLEY LINE LRT PROJECT!  

WSP E&I is pleased to providing Materials Testing Services to this high-profile project which is anticipated to last about 6 years.    

In this role, you will support the Certified Materials Testing Laboratory (concrete, soils, asphalt) by conducting field and laboratory testing services within and around Edmonton and Northern Albert.

With opportunities for multiple Materials Technicians on our team, this is an exceptional opportunity to develop your career and experience in the engineering and construction with WSP on a world class project in your own hometown!  

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:

As a member of the Materials team, you will be c onducting various tests on asphalt pavements, concrete, aggregates and various soils in both the laboratory and field environment.

•   A day in your life will include:
  • Maintaining the orderliness of laboratory
  • Preparation of inspection reports and data entry
  • Following WSP's Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies
  • Field Concrete testing
  • Field Compaction testing
•   In the lab, your work will include:
  • Sieve Analysis
  • Proctors
  • Cylinder Breaking
  • CSA calibrations
  • Moisture Contents
  • Hydrometers
  • Unconfined compression testing
•   In this role, you will occasionally work out of town on projects. As such, flexibility and ability to work away from home as needed is an important consideration for this role.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Completion of an Engineering Technology Program is preferred, but not necessary
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience is required
• Preference will be given to those with previous experience in the construction industry
• Familiarity with test procedures for concrete, aggregate, soil and asphalt
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• A reliable and punctual approach to work and tasks
• A willingness to do a variety of tasks and able to prioritize
• Ability to work in the laboratory and office settings
• Ability to undertake light to moderate lifting
• CSA Safety boots required
• Unrestricted Class 5 Driver's License valid in Alberta and a good driving record (driving abstract required)