Senior Technical Advisor, Environmental Science - Upstream Oil and Gas

The Opportunity

WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Technical Advisor focusing on Upstream Oil and Gas sites to join our Remediation Program Management team based in Edmonton or Calgary. This new opportunity will allow you to develop and implement innovative closure plans for contaminated sites, act as a technical lead, and mentor junior staff.

• Developing plans to progress Upstream Oil and Gas sites to closure or developing risk management plans
• Reviewing reports prepared by others
• Engaging with stakeholders, including regulators
• Fostering the development of new and emerging innovations to remain the trusted leader in site closure
• Mentoring junior staff in conducting environmental site assessment, remediation, and closure activities

• Post‑secondary Degree in Environmental Sciences or related
• A minimum of twenty years experience in environmental consulting, specializing in Upstream Oil and Gas
• Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the desire to work in a collaborative team
• Professional registration
• Subsoil Salinity Tool Certification

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $132,700 – $175,800

MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $119,900 – $159,200

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.

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