Laboratory Technical Lead - High Complexity Soils

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The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here – As a Laboratory Technical Lead – High Complexity Soils , you will lead geotechnical laboratory operations and act as the technical authority for high complexity soils . You will guide advanced testing, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, compliant results that support critical infrastructure and development projects.

Your Impact

• Lead geotechnical laboratory operations, including planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Serve as the SME for high complexity soils , guiding testing and interpretation
• Oversee laboratory testing programs (soil, aggregates, asphalt, concrete) following ASTM, CSA, AASHTO, and CCIL standards
• Review and validate complex geotechnical data and technical reports
• Maintain QA/QC processes, lab certifications, and calibration records
• Support project delivery including budgeting, reporting, and client coordination
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff, fostering technical growth
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Participate in audits, correlation programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build strong client relationships and collaborate across WSP teams

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Civil Engineering Technologist Diploma or equivalent
• 8–10+ years of geotechnical laboratory experience
• Mandatory: strong experience with high complexity soils
• Proven leadership experience in a lab environment
• Strong knowledge of ASTM, CSA, AASHTO testing standards
• Experience with CCIL certification and QA/QC systems
• Strong communication, organization, and mentoring skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in lab environments and lift up to 25 kg

Why Choose WSP?

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Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll 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.

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Build What’s Next

Ready to make an impact on projects that matter? Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career with WSP.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $93,000 – $118,000

MB & ON: $90,000 – $115,000

Atlantic Provinces & QC: $88,000 – $110,000

Disclosure

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .