Assistant Technicians, Lab and Field Services - Atlantic

Location: St. John's

Overview  What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.
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The Opportunity  Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world. Our team is growing, and as a result we’re looking for Laboratory and Field Technicians to join our amazing group of professionals.

As part of the Materials Engineering Team, across Atlantic Canada, you will be responsible for driving forward our ambitious plans to enhance our service offering in the province through your work with a close-knit team of engineering specialists, professionals, and technical staff. You will be responsible for conducting various tests, analyses, and experiments to characterize and evaluate the properties of materials used in construction for our major clients.

Your contributions will directly impact the advancement of cutting-edge technologies and the creation of novel materials that drive our industry forward.
Your Impact   This position will require working on multiple projects simultaneously and requires strong scheduling and organizational skills.
You will perform a range of field and/ or laboratory tests and experiments to assess material (soil, concrete and hot mix asphalt) properties, composition, and behavior.
You will operate and maintain testing equipment and instruments, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
You will support equipment calibration, maintenance and general housekeeping requirements to maintain a safe working environment.
You will support sample management and the safe materials handling practices required for shipping, receiving, logging, handling, storage and disposal of samples.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including researchers, engineers, and scientists, to support ongoing projects and provide valuable insights.
You will compile and analyze experimental data for a variety of test methods, generating clear and concise reports to communicate findings to the team.
Follow WSP’s Project Review, Ethics and Safety Policies.
The Skills That Set You Apart   Excellent teamwork and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis.
Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in all tasks.
You enjoy a combination of both fieldwork and office-based work. You aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty!
You are a self-starter, are driven to learn, and keen to engage with a multi-disciplinary team.
Good written and verbal English communication skills.
Punctuality, reliability and the ability to work effectively in teams and on your own.
A willingness to do a variety of tasks and the ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines.
Light to moderate lifting may be required.
Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/ possess a safety conscious attitude.
You want to experience what it’s like to work for a leading engineering consulting firm and be part of a growing and thriving team!
Why Choose WSP?  We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
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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.
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