Job Description

SASKATOON

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.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy \xe2\x80\x93 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:

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP\'s clients, employees, and the public
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents
• Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples
• Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soils sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations, etc.) or office assignments under the direction of more experienced scientists and technical employees
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation
• Overseeing remedial contractors including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting
• Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs
• Filing and managing all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation
• Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements

What you\'ll bring to WSP ...

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP\'s clients, employees, and the public
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents
• Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples
• Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soils sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations, etc.) or office assignments under the direction of more experienced scientists and technical employees
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation
• Overseeing remedial contractors including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting
• Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs
• Filing and managing all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation
• Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements

We\'d love to hear from you if you have...

• Diploma in environmental or geological technology;
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English;
• Experience with soil and ground water sampling;
• Willingness to work in the field - remote work;
• Strong interpersonal communication and key judgement skills;
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace and possess a safety conscious attitude;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Valid drivers license;

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