Environmental Instrumentation Field Services Technician
Posted A month ago
Job Description
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
As a member of our Instrumentation & Data Solutions team, you'll be at the heart of oceanographic and terrestrial data acquisition programs that support research, infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives. Your role will combine hands-on field operations-deploying, maintaining, and calibrating advanced monitoring systems-with office-based tasks like system checks and remote troubleshooting. Every step you take will prioritize health, safety, and environmental excellence, ensuring reliable data that informs critical decisions and protects ecosystems.
Your Impact
- Deploy, maintain, and calibrate oceanographic and terrestrial monitoring equipment to ensure accurate, reliable data.
- Troubleshoot and integrate customized monitoring systems that support environmental and infrastructure projects.
- Conduct daily operational checks and remote diagnostics to keep systems performing at peak efficiency.
- Collaborate with technical teams to uphold rigorous health, safety, and environmental standards across all field operations.
- Contribute technical writing for proposals and project documentation that drives innovation and client confidence.
- Diploma in Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering Technology or relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs), wave buoys, mooring construction, and Campbell Scientific dataloggers is a strong asset.
- Comfortable working in remote environments, traveling by vessel, fixed-wing, or rotary aircraft, and meeting all safety and compliance requirements.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel up to two weeks at a time on short notice and work extended hours when required.
- Skilled in equipment maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management software.
- Passionate about delivering solutions that matter-committed to quality, safety, and continuous learning.
- Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
- A global community of Experts-your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we'll 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.
- Comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and savings plans designed with employees in mind.
Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together!
Compensation:
- BC, AB, SK, NWT & NU: $57,500 - $76,200
- MB & ON: $52,500 - $72,300
- Atlantic Provinces & 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.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 .
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Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-04-19
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