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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Oil Sands Geotechnical Technician

WSP On-site mid full-time

Salary

$32.20-$43.30 per hour

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Description

We are seeking an Oil Sands Geotechnical Technician to join our team in Edmonton, Calgary, or Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.

The successful candidate will work on a two-weeks-in/two-weeks-out fly-in/fly-out rotation, supporting critical field investigations, construction monitoring, and geotechnical instrumentation for a landmark multi-year oil sands program.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Promoting a strong safety culture by adhering to site-specific health, safety, and environmental requirements
  • Delivering construction monitoring, subgrade evaluation, Portable Nuclear Gauge testing, soil-property verification, and clear reporting
  • Monitoring geotechnical drilling investigations using various techniques and classifying samples
  • Installing, commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring systems
  • Coordinating field records, data, contractors, and communication with engineers, clients, and construction teams

Requirements:

  • Diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Practical experience in drilling programs, soil sampling, geotechnical field investigations, construction monitoring, and soil or groundwater testing
  • Knowledge of soil classification, subgrade evaluation, foundation preparation, and quality-focused construction practices
  • Experience with geotechnical instrumentation, data loggers, telemetry, and remote monitoring systems
  • Valid Alberta driver's license and ability to work safely in a fly-in/fly-out oil sands camp

We offer:

  • Competitive salary ($32.20-$43.30 CAD per hour, depending on location and experience)
  • Flexible work arrangements and prioritization of work-life balance
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development in a global community of professionals

Skills

Required

  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • construction monitoring
  • geotechnical instrumentation
  • soil sampling
  • drilling programs

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/95225

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