Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

The Opportunity: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Hydrogeology Field Technician to join our hydrogeology team in Ontario, Canada. The successful candidate will support our Kitchener or Cambridge offices and will play a key role in field data collection, monitoring, and analysis for a variety of hydrogeological projects.

Why choose 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.

• 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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here :

• Various fieldwork duties to include drill rig supervision, soil and rock core logging, monitoring well installation, collection of water level data, various aquifer testing methods including pumping tests, sampling of soil, groundwater and surface water;

• Preparing and coordinating subcontractors and equipment for field programs;

• Filing and managing all project related field notes and data;

• Analysis of field data, production of tables, figures, and writing of portions of reports;

• Collaborate with hydrogeologists, engineers, and other team members to support project objectives and deliver high-quality results.

• Adhere to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Diploma or degree in hydrogeology, environmental science, geology, or a related field.

• One to two years of relevant work experience is preferred;

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and critical thinking skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes.

• Enthusiastic, versatile, and willing to take on responsibility;

• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic;

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required;

• Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact with clients and stakeholders.

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 value our people and our reputation

• We are locally dedicated with international scale

• We are future focused and challenge the status quo

• We foster collaboration in everything we do

• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)