Description
Join WSP's Field Services - Major Projects team as a Senior Geotechnical Technician in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. You'll contribute to major infrastructure, mining, industrial, and energy projects across Western Canada, leading field investigations, supporting geotechnical instrumentation and monitoring programs, and ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
Your Impact
- Lead geotechnical drilling investigations, field testing programs, and soil and groundwater characterization activities.
- Install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot geotechnical instrumentation systems and automated monitoring networks.
- Coordinate and oversee drilling contractors, subcontractors, and field crews.
- Perform construction monitoring and inspections related to earthworks, foundations, piles, slopes, and ground improvement works.
- Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and clients to resolve field challenges and contribute to successful project delivery.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Geological Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant geotechnical field experience.
- Demonstrated experience with geotechnical instrumentation systems, remote monitoring technologies, telemetry networks, and data acquisition systems.
- Experience coordinating contractors and working on large-scale infrastructure, mining, industrial, oil sands, or major capital projects.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License and flexibility to work rotational schedules.
- Current or ability to obtain Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, CSO, H2S Alive, and successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Why Choose WSP?
- Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds.
- Limitless opportunities start here.
- Flexible work, real balance.
Compensation
- $77,400 - $102,500 (AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT), $70,600 - $97,200 (MB & ON), $69,900 - $92,900 (NB, NL, NS, PE & QC)