Construction Technician Student

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking Materials Technicians to join our growing Geotechnical and Materials team located at our Dartmouth, NS location. This opportunity will allow you to develop your technical skills in both the laboratory and the field. This position will play an active role in representing WSP on project construction sites, working closely with clients, contractors and the WSP team to ensure the successful delivery of projects.

What you can expect to do here:

• Communicate with contractors during project execution.
• You will perform all related laboratory testing (example: Proctor, Gradation, Hydrometer, Atterberg Limits, Concrete and Asphalt 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 and 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 test results under the supervision of your lab supervisor to produce a final report suitable for review and distribution.
• You will perform construction QA/QC, construction inspection and supervision, including field nuclear density compaction testing, subgrade inspection and concrete testing.
• You will work independently and with teams in both lab/office and field setting.
• 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.
• You will work with other team members to effectively complete assigned tasks.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Enrolled in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technologist program or equivalent education or experience.
• You enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously – think the opposite of your standard 9-5 desk job!
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• You are skilled in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Willing to do a variety of tasks and able to prioritize.
• You have the ability to travel to job sites as required and work extended hours and weekends as required and as construction projects dictate.
• You have the ability to physically lift up to 25 kg repeatedly, as required, on a daily basis. Physically able to work in a noisy, dusty environment (indoors and outdoors) using all applicable Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Previous experience in the lab or field materials testing of construction materials including, but not limited to, soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt materials would be an asset.
• CCIL Certifications would be an asset.