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From the employer's careers site First seen 30 Oct 2026

Well Technician

WSP Whitby, ON On-site entry full-time

Salary

$70,600 – $97,200 per year

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Description

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

The Coring, Water Monitoring & Traffic Control Group is seeking a motivated and safety-focused Well Technician to support a growing internal service team delivering work across the Environmental & Engineering (E&E) business.

Your Impact

  • Assist with bridge deck, pavement, and concrete coring services for transportation and infrastructure projects.
  • Support sample collection, documentation, equipment setup, maintenance, and operation.
  • Perform field measurements and assist with quality control procedures.
  • Assist with groundwater and surface water monitoring programs.
  • Support environmental drilling and hydrogeological investigations.
  • Collect field data and maintain accurate records.
  • Assist with the setup, maintenance, and removal of temporary traffic control systems.
  • Support lane closures and work zones in low-speed residential and municipal environments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • Required:

+ Valid G Class Driver's License with a clean driving record. + Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions. + Strong communication and teamwork skills. + Willingness to travel and work on field assignments throughout Ontario. + Commitment to health, safety, and continuous learning.

  • Preferred:

+ Experience in construction, environmental services, drilling, traffic control, or civil infrastructure projects. + Traffic Control Person (TCP) certification. + Working at Heights certification. + First Aid/CPR certification. + Experience operating construction or field equipment. + Interest in pursuing a Provincial Well Technician License.

Development Opportunities

  • Obtain a Provincial Well Technician License.
  • Develop expertise in bridge deck and pavement coring.
  • Gain experience supporting environmental and geotechnical investigations.
  • Build competencies in traffic control planning and operations.
  • Progress into senior technician, crew lead, or supervisory positions.
  • Support the growth of an internal Coring, Water Monitoring, and Traffic Control service line.

Compensation

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $77,400 – $102,500
  • MB & ON: $70,600 – $97,200
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $69,900 – $92,900

Skills

Required

  • Valid G Class Driver's License
  • Physically demanding outdoor work
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to travel
  • Commitment to health and safety

Nice to have

  • Experience in construction or environmental services
  • Traffic Control Person (TCP) certification
  • Working at Heights certification
  • First Aid/CPR certification
  • Experience operating construction or field equipment

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/97542

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