At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead geophysical teams and conduct exciting fieldwork across the Prairies and North.
- Company: Join WSP’s innovative Water Management team in Calgary.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and mentorship for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in environmental projects while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in geophysics or related field with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Lead near-surface geophysics from Calgary across engineering and environmental projects, using seismic methods, electrical resistivity imaging, and multidisciplinary interpretation. Frequent fieldwork spans the Prairies and North. WSP’s Water Management team seeks a geophysics professional with five to ten years of near-surface project experience. You will lead field programs, coordinate logistics, review data quality, and develop defensible interpretations. The work combines technical reporting, client communication, and mentorship of junior geophysicists and technicians.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead geophysical teams conducting land, borehole, and water surveys
- Manage equipment, seismic sources, receivers, and field logistics
- Process data and integrate multidisciplinary datasets for interpretation
- Prepare reports, memoranda, presentations, proposals, and scopes
- Champion safety during remote and outdoor field assignments
Requirements:
- Degree in geophysics, earth sciences, geological engineering, or related discipline
- Experience with at least four relevant geophysical methods
- Capability in quality control, processing, integration, and reporting
- Readiness to travel approximately 50% to 75% for fieldwork
- Valid driver licence and clean driver abstract
Apply near-surface geophysics, field leadership, and technical interpretation with WSP’s Water Management team in Calgary.
Senior Near Surface Geophysicist in Calgary employer: WSP in Canada
WSP est un employeur de choix pour les professionnels passionnés par l'innovation et le développement durable. En tant que Directeur(trice) de projet en Mécanique et Électricité, vous bénéficierez d'une culture de travail collaborative qui valorise la diversité des idées et favorise la croissance personnelle et professionnelle. Situé au cœur du Québec, WSP offre des opportunités uniques de travailler sur des projets d'envergure tout en contribuant à façonner l'avenir de nos communautés.
