Construction Materials Testing Technician

Why WSP?

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• 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.

• 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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) testing of soils, aggregate and asphalt on a wide variety of construction projects such as commercial, industrial, and institutional building sites and infrastructure projects.

• Laboratory Testing of soils, aggregates, and concrete in strict accordance with the applicable Canadian Standard Association (CSA), Canadian Council of Independent Laboratory (CCIL) and American Standard Testing Materials (ASTM) standards.

• Become CCIL Certified for concrete, aggregates, and hot mix asphalt.

• Road and foundation subgrade inspections, concrete re-bar inspections.

• QC & QA testing includes liaison with the design consultants, providing recommendations to and directing the contractor on how to best reach the applicable Ontario Provincial Standard Specification (OPSS) standards as well as the contract specifications.

• Safely using a nuclear density / moisture gauge, governed by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), and safe transportation as per the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations; and

• Daily preparation of field and laboratory testing / inspections reports.

• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSP's Life Saving rules to heart;

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Preferably a minimum of 1 year experience with materials testing and inspection, or applicable academic background.

• Diploma in Civil Technology or Civil Engineering or equivalent.

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with OACETT or PEO an asset.

• Familiar with civil construction practices and relevant testing standards.

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite including Word and Excel.

• Familiar with Quality Management Systems.

• Strong written, verbal communication and people management skills.

• Experience in writing technical reports, business development and client relations an asset.

• 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

• Travel out of town and willing to work overtime including nightshifts and weekends.