# Intermediate Geotechnical Technician

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Fort McMurray, AB
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $32.20 – $43.30
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Geotechnical Technician to join our Field Services – Major Projects team within the Ground Engineering group. Based in Fort McMurray, Alberta, this full-time role offers hands-on exposure to complex geotechnical field programs and major infrastructure projects in the Oil Sands region.

**Your Impact**

- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring site-specific HSE policies and standard operating procedures are consistently followed

- Monitor geotechnical drilling programs, instrumentation installations, and core sample recovery activities

- Classify soil and bedrock samples and perform field testing of soils, bedrock, and groundwater

- Install and maintain geotechnical instrumentation supporting slope stability and foundation investigations

- Collect readings from geotechnical instruments such as inclinometers, ShapeAccelArrays (SAA), and vibrating wire instruments

- Validate and document construction monitoring activities including subgrade, foundation, and pile inspections

- Compile accurate field data, maintain detailed records, and communicate findings through clear verbal and written correspondence

**The Skills That Set You Apart**

- Completion of a Geological, Construction, or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma

- Minimum 3 years of relevant geotechnical or field services experience

- Hands-on experience with geotechnical drilling and instrumentation installation

- Experience working in the Alberta Oil Sands region is considered a strong asset

- Ability to work rotational schedules ranging from 1 to 3 weeks on shift, including days and nights

- Strong written and verbal English communication skills with a reliable, safety-focused mindset

- Valid unrestricted Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence

- Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, CSO, and H2S Alive certifications are assets

**Why Choose WSP?**

- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026

- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach

- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition , because your growth drives ours

- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours

**Compensation**

- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $32.20 – $43.30

- MB & ON: $29.40 – $41.00

- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $29.10 – $39.20

## Skills

### Required
- Geological or Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
- geotechnical drilling
- instrumentation installation
- Valid unrestricted Alberta Class 5 driver’s licence
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills

### Nice to have
- Experience working in the Alberta Oil Sands region
- Standard First Aid Level C with AED, CSTS, CSO, and H2S Alive certifications

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