Surficial Geologist / Terrain Scientist in Calgary, Alberta

The Opportunity:

Join our vibrant team at WSP as a Surficial Geologist and embark on an exciting journey! In this role, you’ll dive into mapping and analyzing terrain using cutting-edge digital aerial photographs and LiDAR data. Collaborate with a talented team of surficial geologists and terrain scientists to deliver top-notch products on time and within budget.

Your commitment to safety will shine as you actively participate in our HSSE program, ensuring a secure work environment. Engage with various disciplines, including Geotechnical, Biophysical, and Mining groups, to develop innovative project scopes, work plans, schedules, cost estimates, and technical reports. Lead field surveys in remote locations, manage or contribute to impactful projects, and maintain clear communication with team members, clients, regulators, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

This role offers a thrilling opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with a dynamic team, and make a significant impact in the field of surficial geology. If you’re passionate about geology and seeking a challenging and rewarding career, we encourage you to apply!

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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You will complete mapping of terrain and surficial materials at scales of 1:20,000 to 1:500 using primarily digital aerial photographs in a softcopy environment and, to a lesser extent, LiDAR data where available.

• You will work cooperatively with other WSP surficial geologists and terrain scientists to successfully deliver products on time and within budgets.

• You will actively participate in WSP’s HSSE program and commit to a safe work environment.

• You will interact with various other disciplines, including Geotechnical, Biophysical (including Soils), and Mining groups to scope projects, develop work plans, schedules and cost estimates, technical reports, and other deliverables.

• You will participate in or lead field surveys in remote locations.

• You will manage or contribute to small- or medium-sized projects.

• You will interact and communicate clearly with team members, client representatives, regulators, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.

• You will provide a commitment to quality.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in either Earth Sciences, Geology, (Geotechnical) Engineering, Soil Science, or Environmental Science

• Minimum of two to five years of relevant environmental consultancy or government experience

• Competent in ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro, Summit Evolution (DAT/EM) and/or PurVIEW

• Demonstrated airphoto interpretation experience in classifying and mapping surficial materials, depth to bedrock/overburden thickness, topography, soil drainage and on-going geomorphological processes such as landsliding, groundwater seepage, permafrost degradation, etc.

• Sound knowledge of Quaternary geology of Western Canada, including glacial history,

• Experienced in the application of standards and protocols contained in (1) Terrain Classification System for British Columbia, (2 ) Guidelines and Standards for Terrain Mapping in British Columbia and(3) Mapping and Assessing Terrain Stability Guidebook

• Strong understanding of field inventory procedures, including field planning, logistics and implementation; field programs are generally undertaken with other disciplines but may be required to be completed independently; field programs may involve helicopter work and off highway vehicles

• Registered with, or eligible for, registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC (APEGBC), the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) or the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA)

• Able to travel and work in remote areas as dictated by project demands

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)