Rock Mechanics Engineer in Training (EIT)

Job Description

MISSISSAUGA

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel and thrive in an engaged, collaborative environment? WSP is seeking a Geological Engineering Graduate to join our Mine Stability Group, in our Mississauga office.

Responsibilities

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A day in the life:

• Able to work independently in a hybrid work environment (office, home and in field) and confidence in communicating on Microsoft Teams or similar platforms
• Assisting with geotechnical characterization and assessments in support of underground, open pit, and mine closure rock mechanics projects
• Assisting with the planning of geotechnical field data collection programs including developing health and safety plans and conducting utility locates
• Conducting geotechnical data collection in the field including geotechnical core logging, hydrogeological packer testing and simple surveying
• Providing guidance to subcontractors during geotechnical data collection, typically drilling contractors
• Processing and analyzing geotechnical data in Excel and RocScience Dips
• Learning and Using CAD based software (AutoCAD, Leapfrog, Surpac and/or ArcGIS)
• Preparing and working with 2D simple numerical models and eventually 3D numerical models for stability analysis of slopes and underground stopes using RocScience software
• Preparing power point presentation and portions of technical report
  
  
  

Qualifications

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mining, Geological, or Civil
• Being able to speak French is an asset
• Eligibility for registration to professional organization(PEO) once obtaining necessary experience
• Ability to complete field and office work as necessary, which may involve work outside of normal business hours
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with a strong ownership attitude, organized and great time management skills
• Experience working in a team with a positive attitude and working independently
• Critical thinking and problem solving are key attributes since projects are often investigative type work
• Experience in working outdoors(Using ATV, snow machines and/or operating boats) since this role can include working in remote locations in Northern Ontario and Quebec
• Ontario Drivers license. Experience in driving off road is an asset
  
  
  

About Us

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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