Junior Materials Technician

Job Description

An opportunity for a Junior Materials Technician to support field assignments and laboratory work in Prince George, BC. The role will collaborate with technical experts on major infrastructure initiatives.

Join our Ground Engineering and Materials Team in Prince George, BC as a highly motivated Junior Materials Technician. Your work will blend field assignments with laboratory work at the Prince George facility. You’ll collaborate with technical experts, support major infrastructure initiatives, and contribute directly to our regional and northern project portfolio.

WSP offers a Northern Living Allowance in Prince George, adding to your base salary. Prince George is known for its affordability, career opportunities, and exceptional outdoor access.

• Champion a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by applying site-specific HSE policies and procedures.
• Support interdisciplinary project teams delivering complex work that helps push your skills to the next level.
• Lead and perform material testing field assignments, including soil and concrete testing works locally in Prince George and regionally throughout BC and the Yukon.
• Conduct laboratory testing in our CCIL certified laboratory in accordance with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with our wider team of technicians and engineers to provide technical services related to geotechnical engineering.
• Contribute to planning and executing field programs, including mobilization to regional and northern project sites.
• Participate in a team environment and be a strong communicator.

• A college diploma or degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Relevant experience as a materials field and laboratory technologist or student intern, or a related position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work long, physically demanding hours and adverse weather conditions.
• Confidence with remote work and assignment to projects in the northern environment.
• Ability to work well with senior direction, under pressure, meet deadlines, and cooperate with a team in various environments.
• Value added assets:
  Either possess or be eligible for CTech (Certified Technician) or AScT (Applied Science Technologist) certification, and CCIL concrete (Cat
  0) and CCIL aggregates (Type C and
  
  D) testing certification.
• Valid Canadian Driver’s License.

• Northern Living Allowance added to base salary.
• Access to a CCIL certified laboratory for material testing.
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects across Canada.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $57,500 - 76,200
MB & ON: $52,500 - 72,300
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $52,000 - 69,000

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 may be subject to change for business purposes.

Bring your curiosity, drive, and field‑ready mindset to projects that matter across northern BC and the Yukon—apply today.

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 and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies at all times is expected, especially for positions that involve fieldwork in a variety of environmental conditions.

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.