Junior Materials Technician

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We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us – As a Materials Field and Laboratory Technician in our Calgary office, you'll be hands‑on in the field and in the lab, supporting construction and infrastructure projects across Alberta and the Prairies. Your work will directly influence the safety, durability, and performance of the region's most essential transportation and community‑shaping projects.

Your Impact

• Perform field and laboratory testing on asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and soils to support safe and compliant construction outcomes.
• Conduct construction monitoring, including excavation reviews, subgrade inspections, shallow foundation verification, and pile monitoring (cast‑in‑place concrete and driven steel).
• Support large‑scale City of Calgary initiatives such as Calgary City Compliance Testing, Green Line LRT, and the Calgary Events Centre through accurate test execution and documentation.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and complete precise, timely data entry that informs project decisions.
• Apply WSP's Safety, Ethics, and Project Review policies to all work performed, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
• Execute field testing procedures such as concrete sampling, slump testing, field density/compaction testing, and related standards‑based evaluations.
• Perform laboratory tasks including sieve analyses, Proctor testing, geotechnical index testing, cylinder breaks, CSA calibrations, moisture content testing, and asphalt extractions.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and readiness of the laboratory and equipment.
• Travel to and work on out‑of‑town and remote project sites as required.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• You bring hands‑on experience or strong interest in materials testing, geotechnical lab work, or field construction inspection.
• You're comfortable working outdoors, in variable conditions, and on remote sites, while following all safety practices.
• You hold a valid Alberta Driver's License and can provide a current driver's abstract.
• You are reliable, punctual, organized, and ready to take initiative in both field and lab environments.
• You meet physical requirements for light to moderate lifting and wear CSA‑approved safety boots.
• You value accuracy, safety, and teamwork, and take pride in producing quality testing results that support community‑impacting projects.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities – whether across the country or around the world, we help tailor your career to your ambitions, because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work and real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and empower you to prioritize it in yours.

Compensation:

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $48,700 – $65,500
MB & ON: $44,500 – $62,100
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $44,000 – $59,300

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're ready to build your future while helping shape the future of communities across the Prairies and North, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of the team shaping tomorrow.

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

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.

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