Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can.
You want purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory, and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.
We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here
Are you looking to build a strong foundation in land surveying while working on meaningful infrastructure and land development projects? As a Junior Survey Technician, you’ll support field survey operations across a variety of civil and infrastructure projects, gaining hands‑on experience alongside experienced survey professionals. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who enjoys outdoor work, values precision, and is eager to learn and grow in a team‑based environment.

Your Impact

• Assist with field surveys to collect accurate topographic, construction, and control data.
• Support survey crew leads in setting up and operating survey equipment, including GNSS receivers and total stations.
• Help with layout, measurements, and data collection under the direction of senior technicians or survey leads.
• Perform basic checks to ensure data accuracy and completeness before submission to office teams.
• Participate in field preparation, equipment maintenance, and site setup.
• Follow WSP safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety‑first culture in the field.
• Communicate effectively with team members to support efficient and well‑coordinated field operations.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 0–2 years of experience in land surveying or related field work (co‑op, internship, or summer experience welcomed).
• Diploma or coursework in Surveying, Geomatics, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Interest in learning modern survey equipment and software (e.g., Trimble, Leica, Civil 3D, MicroSurvey).
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn technical and field‑based skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on active project sites.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel locally as required.
• Chainsaw training or experience is an asset, but not required.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors, and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• Learn from the best – work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development.
• Real career pathways – build technical skills that open doors to advanced technician or professional roles.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance and encourage you to prioritize it.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $57,500 – $76,200
• MB & ON: $52,500 – $72,300
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $52,000 – $69,000

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you’re motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to projects that shape communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start building your surveying career with WSP.

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here