Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Building Sciences Coop Student to join our Buildings group, located at our Hamilton office. Reporting to the Director of Building Sciences this position will be responsible for conducting site reviews and assisting our Junior and Intermediate Engineers on projects.

Why choose WSP?

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A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white and show the world what Canada has to offer. Enhance the world around you - from the environment to highways, buildings, and terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada. Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday. A phenomenal collaborative culture - work with genuinely good people doing humbly important work. Attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

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Apply your technical knowledge to building science and audit projects. Assist engineers with building evaluations and site reports. Conduct construction and site reviews, monitoring the quality of building repairs. Collaborate with contractors, sub-consultants, and multidisciplinary teams. Contribute to contract administration processes and project deliverables. Apply sustainable thinking and practices within project delivery. Support knowledge sharing within the building science practice.

What you'll bring to WSP:

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Currently completing a degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, or a diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Technician, Building Science, or Architectural Technology. A strong academic record and involvement in volunteer or industry associations. Passion for building sciences and construction. Previous co-op or summer work experience in construction or engineering is an asset. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

WSP

is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.


We have over 65,000 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.


At

WSP

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We value our people and our reputation We are locally dedicated with international scale We are future focused and challenge the status quo We foster collaboration in everything we do We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.


Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).


WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.


WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.


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