Co-Op Student, Water & Wastewater (Vertical) - Fall 2023

THORNHILL
We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.
The Opportunity:
WSP is currently seeking a Co-op Student to join our Water and Wastewater Vertical Infrastructure department, located at our Thornhill office. Under the mentorship of intermediate and senior team members, you will work on a wide variety of Water & Wastewater projects for municipal and industrial applications ranging from conception to detailed design to completion of the project. This position will provide you with experience on preliminary and detailed engineering of various water and wastewater processes, an understanding of pumping stations hydraulic analysis, drawing preparation, site servicing, contract administration, and other related activities. Co-op students will also be provided networking opportunities with junior, intermediate, senior, and market sector leaders at WSP.
Why WSP?

• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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:

• Assist with preparing reports;
• Prepare and review drawings; and
• Assist with preparing technical analysis and design;
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring To WSP ...

• Have shown leadership skills by participating in extra-curricular events and volunteer work.
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following: AutoCAD, Microstation, Civil 3D, Revit;
• Enrolled in Civil, or Chemical, or Environmental Engineering program; Excellent academic record;
• Great communication skills, both verbal and written; and
• Has an interest in the water and wastewater design, contract administration, and project management of municipal and industrial engineering projects;

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 foster collaboration in everything we do
• We value our people and our reputation
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
• 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 and the growing list of our clients including vaccination status as part of their mandated health and safety requirements to work with them, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to WSP as a condition of employment. You may also be required to undergo additional immunization to maintain a fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 whenever local Public Health Authorities recommend additional immunization.
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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