Municipal Roads Technician at WSP in Canada

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking recent college graduates to join our Municipal Roads team, located at our Thornhill office. Reporting to the Municipal Roads Manager, this position will be responsible for functional, preliminary and detailed design plus traffic management plans for municipal road projects throughout Ontario. The position will provide a broad base of design experience intended to serve as a foundation for your career.

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

A day in the life:

• Assist in the design and development of civil engineering projects, including roads, bridges, water systems, and infrastructure.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, plans, profiles, sections, and details using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design software.
• Compile and analyze data for design calculations, cost estimates, and material quantities.
• Draft technical reports, specifications, and tender documents.
• Conduct site inspections and field surveys to verify construction compliance with plans and standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to project scheduling and planning.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and assist in preparing presentation materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• College degree in civil engineering technology or its equivalent.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D and MicroStation is an asset.
• Excellent MS Word and Excel abilities.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and Project is an asset.
• Ability to take initiative and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Ontario driver's license 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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.