Experienced Geophysicist

54m54 minutes ago

WSP

Mississauga, CA · Full-time · C$73,000 – C$107,000

About this role

Join WSP's growing Earth & Environment team as an Experienced Geophysicist. Apply advanced geophysical methods to guide sustainable design, infrastructure development, and environmental decision-making. Tackle complex subsurface challenges and shape meaningful outcomes for clients.

Design and lead geophysical survey programs using seismic, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, GPR, and gravity methods across land, water, and borehole environments. Oversee data acquisition, quality control, inversion, and modelling with industry-leading software. Interpret datasets to develop subsurface models for project planning and risk assessment.

Prepare technical deliverables like reports, figures, models, and presentations for multidisciplinary teams and clients. Direct field crews, mentor junior geophysicists, and promote safe operations. Collaborate with hydrogeology, geotechnical, environmental, and infrastructure teams.

Contribute to innovation by testing new sensors, workflows, and analysis tools. WSP offers purpose, growth, and opportunity within a global community of ambitious world shapers. Proudly Canadian and a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.

Requirements

A degree in Geophysics, Geological Engineering, Earth Sciences, or related discipline; a graduate degree is an asset
5–8+ years of applied geophysical project experience, including leading field programs and interpreting multi-method datasets
Proven ability to scope, plan, and deliver geophysical investigations in varied terrain, weather, and remoteness levels
Proficiency with industry tools such as ReflexW, SeisImager, RES2D/3D, Oasis montaj, VOXI, or equivalent modelling and inversion platforms
Comfortable working outdoors, including remote and rugged sites, with the ability to operate or oversee off-road transport and equipment (UTV/ATV/ARGO/Snowmobile)
A mindset grounded in scientific curiosity, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving

Responsibilities

Design and lead advanced geophysical survey programs using seismic, electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic, GPR, and gravity methods across land, water, and borehole environments
Oversee data acquisition, quality control, inversion, and modelling using industry-leading software
Interpret complex geophysical datasets to develop subsurface models that guide project planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies
Prepare technical deliverables—reports, figures, models, and presentations—communicating insights clearly to multidisciplinary teams and clients
Direct field crews, mentor junior geophysicists and technicians, and promote safe and efficient field operations
Collaborate with hydrogeology, geotechnical, environmental, and infrastructure teams to integrate geoscience into multi-disciplinary project solutions
Contribute to innovation within the practice, including testing new sensors, workflows, and analysis tools

Benefits

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