THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is currently seeking a Lab/Field Technician to join our growing Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Testing team located at our Saskatoon Laboratory. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in both our geotechnical laboratory and the field. This position will play an active role in representing WSP on project construction sites, working closely with the clients, contractors and the WSP team to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

• Plan, organize, and schedule work for various projects.
• Communicate with contractors during project execution.
• You will perform all related laboratory testing (example: Proctor, Gradation, Hydrometer, Atterberg Limits, Concrete Testing) in an accurate and efficient manner in conformance with applicable ASTM, AASHTO and CSA Test Standards and CCIL certification requirements;
• You will participate in maintaining equipment calibration and maintenance, quality audits and identify, investigate & report non-conformances to the lab supervisor;
• You will conduct data gathering and interpretation including data entry of test results and ensure prompt and accurate testing results under the supervision of your lab supervisor to produce a final report suitable for review and distribution;
• You will monitor various types of geotechnical instrumentation;
• You will perform construction QA/QC, construction inspection and supervision, including field nuclear density compaction testing, subgrade inspection and concrete testing;
• You will undertake field supervision of earthworks contractors;
• You will work independently and with teams in both lab/office and field settings;
• You will participate in project management, coordination and the design of field programs;
• You will assist in the analysis and interpretation of data and the preparation of reports and recommendations for clients;
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe and certify work performed;
• Follow all company policies and standard operating procedures;
• You will maintain and adhere to a safe working environment in compliance with the WSP Health and Safety Policy; and
• You work with other team members to effectively complete assigned tasks.