Junior Civil Technologist

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Opportunity Immerse yourself in a hands‑on role at our Yellowknife Laboratory where your work directly supports the delivery of safe, resilient infrastructure across Northern communities. This opportunity blends laboratory and field experience, giving you exposure to complex geotechnical projects while working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Your Impact

Deliver high‑quality laboratory testing on soils, aggregates, and concrete (e.g., Proctor, gradation, hydrometer, Atterberg limits), ensuring compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, CSA, and CCIL standards.

Support construction QA/QC through field testing, inspections, and supervision, including compaction testing and subgrade and concrete verification.

Collaborate with contractors, clients, and WSP teams on active project sites to help ensure successful project execution.

Collect, analyze, and interpret geotechnical data, contributing to accurate reporting and engineering decision‑making.

Monitor geotechnical instrumentation and support field programs that inform the performance of infrastructure systems.

Maintain laboratory quality by calibrating equipment, supporting audits, and identifying and reporting non‑conformances.

Plan and coordinate testing activities while maintaining detailed records, notes, and documentation to certify work performed.

Champion a strong safety culture by adhering to WSP health and safety policies in both lab and field environments.

Skills That Set You Apart

Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent education or experience).

Hands‑on experience or strong exposure to materials testing (soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt) in lab and/or field environments.

Ability and willingness to work in dynamic conditions, including remote field sites, extended hours, and physically demanding environments.

Valid Canadian driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract and ability to travel to job sites as required.

Working knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, CSA standards; CCIL certifications or safety training (First Aid, WHMIS, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance) are strong assets.

Strong technical documentation skills with attention to detail in data collection, entry, and reporting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel) for data tracking and reporting.

Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing to project coordination and delivery.

Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $54,100 – $72,200 MB & ON: $49,400 – $69,000 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $48,900 – $65,900

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Build the North? Step into a role where your work goes beyond the lab—shaping infrastructure that supports and connects Northern communities. Bring your curiosity, resilience, and hands‑on mindset to a team that values your growth and impact.

Benefits

Proudly Canadian – Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

Global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

Limitless opportunities for growth, whether it’s across the country or around the globe.

Flexible work, real balance – prioritize your balance in your life.

About Us At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. We partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals, combining deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions that leave a lasting, positive impact.

Health, Safety, and Equity Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Employees are expected to comply with WSP Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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.

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