Materials Testing Summer Students 2026

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The Opportunity
Your Impact Starts Here - As a Lab/Field Technician - Summer Student in our Geotechnical and Materials Laboratory Testing team, you'll gain hands-on experience in both lab and field settings. You'll play a key role in supporting construction projects across Manitoba, working closely with clients, contractors, and WSP teams to ensure quality and safety.
Your Impact
Perform geotechnical lab testing (e.g., Proctor, Gradation, Hydrometer, Atterberg Limits, Concrete Testing) in compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, CSA, and CCIL standards
Conduct field QA/QC testing including nuclear density compaction, subgrade inspection, and concrete sampling
Monitor geotechnical instrumentation and assist in field supervision of earthworks contractors
Maintain calibration and condition of lab and field equipment, ensuring readiness and accuracy
Collect, interpret, and enter test data to support timely and reliable reporting
Participate in project coordination and contribute to the design of field programs
Uphold WSP's Health and Safety Policy while working in diverse environments
Travel to job sites across Manitoba and work extended hours as required by project schedules
The Skills That Set You Apart
Enrolled in a Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology program, or equivalent experience
Comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions and physically able to lift up to 25 kg
Valid Canadian driver's license with a clean abstract
Familiar with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and data entry practices
Previous experience in construction materials testing (soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt) is an asset
CCIL certifications, First Aid, WHMIS, H2S Alive, and Ground Disturbance training are considered assets
Passionate about infrastructure and eager to contribute to real-world projects
Why choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
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Canadian
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Limitless opportunities
start here - tailor your role to match your ambition
Flexible work, real balance
- we support your life on and off the job
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work
Attractive pay, virtual healthcare, wellness platform, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:
$22.00-$25.50
MB & ON:
$20.50-$24.00
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC:
$19.50-$23.00
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.
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
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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
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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.