Junior Geoscientist/Geophysicist

The Opportunity:

At WSP, we're continuing to grow and develop our expertise in Earth and Environment, operating as a trusted advisor and technical expert for engineering and environmental projects for our clients across multiple industries. Our geophysics team is growing, and we are looking to fill a Junior role in the Vancouver Region.

This role involves participating in diverse geophysical surveys across the province and country. We are seeking candidates with a strong aptitude for fieldwork and a background in earth sciences. You will gain exposure to major engineering, mining, and environmental projects while working on cross-disciplinary teams.

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Conduct shallow ground geophysical surveys using Seismic Refraction, MASW, Electrical Resistivity Imaging, Magnetics, Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetics, and Microgravity methods on land, in boreholes, and over water.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Process and interpret data with industry-standard geophysical software.
• Maintain and calibrate geophysical equipment.
• Assist in writing technical reports, including data visualization.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate a \"Safety First\" approach and serve as a role model for others.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Earth Sciences (Geophysics courses preferred).
• Equivalent years or relevant field experience will be considered for a technician role.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience, with fieldwork required.
• Familiarity with operating scientific equipment in remote locations.
• Ability to travel (30-70%) and work in outdoor, remote areas across Canada.
• Comfortable driving in remote, off-road areas and using vehicles such as UTVs, ATVs, ARGO, snowmobiles; safety and competency training provided.
• Physical fitness, mechanical aptitude, and experience with electronics.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to achieve project goals.
• Basic technical writing, office automation, and software proficiency.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, including adherence to WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Flexibility to work beyond typical hours when required by project needs.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $60000 - $75000

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
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.

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