Job Description

:As part of the Interior BC team in Kelowna, you will have access to WSP's extensive resources and expertise, working closely with important stakeholders, including First Nations partners and government authorities. Kelowna, located in the heart of the BC Interior, offers a vibrant corporate campus feel, a rapidly growing metropolitan area, and abundant outdoor adventure opportunities in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.The Opportunity:WSP is currently seeking a highly motivated Junior Geotechnical Engineer to join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team based in Kelowna, BC. You will join our highly successful team, using your skills to assist in the execution of various high-profile and critical projects throughout BC and Yukon.Why choose 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.
• 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 #ECP-CAWhat you can expect to do here:

• You will perform geotechnical investigations for buildings, highways, bridges, retaining walls, slope stability, and municipal infrastructure.
• You will coordinate and carry out field reviews of construction works and material testing of geotechnical materials.
• You will assist the senior team in preparing proposals and technical reports.
• You will be responsible to conduct geotechnical engineering analysis.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• You have a graduate degree in Geo-Engineering, such as Geotechnical or Geological Engineering.
• Experience in the Geo-engineering field in Canada is preferred, but not essential.
• You are eligible to register for EIT status with EGBC or are already in the application process.
• Prior experience in consulting geotechnical engineering is considered an asset.
• You hold a valid BC Driver's License.
• You possess strong technical, oral, and written communication skills.
• You have experience working in remote worksites, including forestry, mining, or other industrial applications.
• You have exceptional analytical and project management skills.
• You can work well under senior direction, under pressure, meet deadlines, and cooperate with a team in various environments.

About Us: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:

• 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.WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please

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