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The Opportunity - Build the Future with Us
Step into a leadership role where your expertise drives both technical excellence and community impact. As Laboratory Lead in our Yellowknife office, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our Ground Engineering team, leading laboratory operations, and supporting the successful delivery of complex geotechnical projects in Northern Canada.
Your Impact

• Lead day-to-day operations of the geotechnical laboratory, ensuring accurate, efficient, and high-quality testing and reporting
• Drive continuous improvement and growth of laboratory capabilities and service offerings
• Manage projects from proposal through completion, including budgets, schedules, and client relationships
• Review and validate geotechnical test data and field reports to ensure compliance with industry and client standards
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Champion health, safety, and quality standards across all laboratory and field operations

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 8-10 years of experience in geotechnical materials testing with demonstrated leadership and project management experience
• Strong knowledge of ASTM, AASHTO, and CSA testing standards and procedures
• Proven ability to manage projects, including budgets, schedules, client relationships, and technical delivery across laboratory and field environments
  
• Valid Canadian driver's license and clean driver's abstract; ability to lift up to 25 kg and work in physically demanding environments
• CCIL certifications and safety training (First Aid, WHMIS, H2S Alive, Ground Disturbance) considered assets

Why Choose WSP?
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 - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $77,400 - $102,500
MB & ON: $70,600 - $97,200
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $69,900 - $92,900

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.
Ready to Lead from the Front?
Bring your leadership, technical expertise, and passion for building strong teams to a role where your impact is felt every day. Join WSP and help shape the future of geotechnical services in Canada's North-while growing your career without limits.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 .