Associate Construction Technician Jobs

RICHMOND HILL
The Opportunity:
You’ll be part of our growing team, using your skills as technician to test and inspect for major Infrastructure projects in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.
We have over 63,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
The Opportunity
You’ll be part of our growing team, using your skills as technician to test and inspect for major Infrastructure projects in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
Why WSP?

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
A day in the life:

• Become CCIL Certified for concrete;
• Compliance with field and laboratory Health & Safety program;
• Projects will primarily be located in the GTA area, however, occasional travel to other provinces and territories may be required.
• Assisting with equipment maintenance and calibrations as required;
• Soil and Asphalt compaction testing;
• Field Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) testing of soils, concrete, aggregate and asphalt on a wide variety of construction projects such as commercial, industrial, and institutional building sites and infrastructure projects;
• Testing in strict accordance with the applicable Canadian Standard Association (CSA), Canadian Council of Independent Laboratory (CCIL) and American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM) standards;

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with OACETT or PEO an asset;
• CCIL certifications for field (concrete) or laboratory testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt an asset;
• Strong written, verbal communication and people management skills;
• Able to work independently in construction and laboratory settings and liaise with local office manager, supervisors, and contractor personnel;
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving experience; and
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel;
• Familiar with civil construction practices and relevant testing standards;
• Diploma in Civil Technology or Civil Engineering or equivalent;
• Preferably a minimum of 1 year experience with materials field testing and inspection or laboratory testing, or applicable academic background;
• Travel out of town and willing to work overtime including nightshifts and weekends

About Us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP:

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
• We value our people and our reputation
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We are locally dedicated with international scale

Please Note:
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.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.
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