Company: WSP
Location: Thornhill, ON
Expected salary:
Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:14:34 GMT
Job description: Job Description:The Opportunity:We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented college student working towards a Technician or Technologist certification to support projects such as the Vaughan Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) water meter inspection. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field inspections, collecting data, and ensuring that water meters are operating accurately and in compliance with local standards.You will have opportunities to work on a variety of projects, gaining exposure to hydrant flow tests. As you grow in the role, you’ll be able to take on more responsibilities and contribute to larger projects. This position provides a chance to expand your skill set while working with advanced technologies and tools, alongside other team members who are working on cutting-edge projects in hydraulic analysis, water systems.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.
- 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.
- We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSPResponsibilities:What you can expect to do here:As a key part of our high-performing and widely respected team, you will:
- Must reside near Vaughan and have the use of a car.
- Conduct on-site inspections of industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) water meters.
- Record and verify meter readings, conditions, and installation details.
- Identify and document any issues related to meter functionality, bypass valve seals, or potential irregularities in the water meter room, taking photos of associated components.
- Collaborate with the project team to complete Field Inspection Sheets and report findings.
- Ensure compliance with municipal regulations and industry standards.
- Communicate with property owners, facility managers, and others during inspections.
- Assist with data entry and reporting to support project documentation.
- Follow safety protocols and adhere to fieldwork best practices.
Qualifications:What you’ll bring to WSP as a Water Infrastructure Technician:
- Drive to water audit sites using your personal vehicle, with per-km compensation according to WSP’s guidelines.
- Ability to work independently in the field and adapt to changing schedules.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to document findings accurately.
- Leverage your knowledge from your ongoing studies toward a college Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Focus on water efficiency and energy audits.
- Experience in water meter inspections, utility work, or water distribution systems is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills with a professional approach when dealing with clients and the public.
- Familiarity with Microsoft software tools, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Maps, with the ability to use them effectively, is required. Experience with GIS or other mapping tools is a plus.
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