Senior Technician, Construction

The Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Senior Technician, Construction to join our team in Ottawa. This role is ideal for an experienced construction technician who enjoys working in the field, collaborating with project teams, and contributing to the successful delivery of infrastructure and construction projects.

As part of our Technical Services team, you will provide senior-level field support, oversee construction activities, conduct inspections, document project progress, and help ensure work is completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, contractual requirements, and applicable health and safety standards.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy recognizes the importance of balance in our lives.
• We offer opportunities to work on meaningful projects with experienced technical professionals.
• We support career development and provide opportunities to expand your technical and leadership capabilities.

What You Can Expect to Do Here

• Perform and coordinate construction inspection and field monitoring activities on a variety of projects.
• Review construction activities to verify compliance with project drawings, specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor contractor activities, construction progress, workmanship, and materials.
• Identify and document deficiencies, field issues, and deviations from project requirements.
• Prepare clear and accurate daily and weekly field reports, inspection records, photographs, quantities, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, project managers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Support field-level problem solving and help resolve technical and logistical issues encountered during construction.
• Assist with quantity measurements, progress tracking, and verification of completed work.
• Participate in site meetings and communicate construction progress and concerns to the project team.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities, including inspections, testing, and sampling where required.
• Promote and follow WSP's health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements while working on construction sites.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior technicians and field staff where appropriate.

These responsibilities reflect comparable Ottawa-area WSP technician work involving site inspection, contractor coordination, construction supervision, field problem solving, reporting, sampling and quality control. 

What You'll Bring to WSP

• College diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Typically 4+ years of relevant technical experience, with significant experience in construction inspection, field services, contract administration, or construction supervision. WSP's internal career framework associates the Senior Technician level with approximately 10+ years of experience. 
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, standards, and field procedures.
• Demonstrated experience working with contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong observation, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise field reports and maintain accurate construction records.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment while collaborating effectively with the broader project team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel to project sites in Ottawa and the surrounding region.
• Experience with municipal, transportation, civil infrastructure, geotechnical, or similar construction projects would be considered an asset.
• Relevant Ontario certifications or industry designations would be considered an asset.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $69,700 – $92,300
• MB & ON:$63,600 – $87,500
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600 

Disclosure: 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 wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.