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We have a new opportunity for a Junior Geotechnical Engineer in training to join our team on a full-time basis based in Sudbury, Ontario. You will join our Mine Waste and Construction Services group. This opportunity As a junior engineer in training, this opportunity will allow you to work with senior and intermediate engineers on geotechnical infrastructure and mine waste projects.

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)

• Complete geotechnical investigations including test pitting, drilling, and cone penetration tests.

• Perform construction site reconnaissance, observations, and inspections such as footing inspections, nuclear gauge density testing.

• Assist with a wide variety of tailings or water embankment dam and waste rock stockpile projects, including field investigations, laboratory testing and interpretation, design and construction, geotechnical analysis, and dam safety inspections and reviews.

• Complete geotechnical analyses including stability and seepage for embankment dams, waste rock stockpiles, soil retaining structures, and culverts under the direction and supervision of intermediate and senior engineers.

• Complete soil laboratory testing and analysis

• Complete daily inspections and contribute to technical reporting under the direction and supervision of intermediate and senior engineers

• Demonstrate a “Safety-First” focus and act as a role model to other staff

• Maintain a high standard of behavior to uphold WSP's reputation and demonstrate a commitment to our Core Values; and work with and provide support to other members of the group in assisting with other field and office activities as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geotechnical, Geological, or Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering

• Eligibility to become a licensed professional engineer in Ontario

• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle

• Strong interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Ability and willingness to travel

• Bilingual written and oral skills in English and French or Spanish are not mandatory but considered an asset