Coring Technician - WSP, Whitby

The opportunity

The Coring, Water & Traffic (CWT) Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Coring Technician with a minimum of 5 years of coring experience to support and lead field operations across Ontario. In this role, you will supervise coring crews, ensure safe and efficient project delivery, develop staff, and help grow the coring division through operational excellence and client engagement while collaborating with brilliant minds on high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily coring field operations for geotechnical, environmental, pavement, and infrastructure projects.
• Supervise and mentor junior technicians and field personnel.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company HSE standards and procedures.
• Operate and maintain coring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Plan field activities, manage resources, and coordinate project logistics.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and field staff.
• Ensure quality control and accurate documentation of field activities.
• Assist with equipment selection, maintenance planning, and fleet management.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and support proposal development and client relationships.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and developing future coring technicians.
• Support integration of coring services with drilling, traffic control, and well services within the CWT Group.

What you'll bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete coring, asphalt coring or related field services.
• Demonstrated experience leading field crews and managing project schedules.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Experience operating coring rigs, support equipment, and utility locating equipment is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel throughout Ontario and work in varying weather and site conditions.
• Experience with traffic control operations and field investigations is an asset.
• Experience working within engineering consulting, construction, or environmental sectors.
• Knowledge of drilling, groundwater monitoring, and field investigation methods.
• First Aid, Working at Heights, Traffic Control Person, and other industry certifications are considered assets.

What's on offer

Join a global community of brilliant minds where your growth drives ours. WSP is proudly a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026, offering limitless opportunities for career growth across the country and around the globe. Enjoy flexible work options designed to help you maintain real balance in your life while tackling complex challenges.