Intermediate Air Quality Instrumentation Technician

The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us
As an  Intermediate Air Quality Instrumentation Technician , you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality ambient air monitoring programs that support environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and sustainable development across Alberta and the broader Prairies & North region. You’ll work as part of WSP’s  Environmental Management team , taking ownership of complex field monitoring activities, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring instrumentation systems operate reliably and accurately.

This role is well suited for a technically strong professional with a solid  instrumentation background  who thrives in field‑based environments and takes pride in producing defensible environmental data.

Your Impact

Lead calibration, operation, and maintenance of continuous ambient air monitoring instrumentation to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance

Independently deploy, operate, and recover intermittent and passive air sampling equipment across multiple field sites

Set up, configure, and maintain continuous air monitoring stations, including analyzers, power systems, telemetry, and data loggers

Diagnose and resolve instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and protecting data integrity

Prepare and review detailed field documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs, supporting downstream data analysis and reporting

The Skills That Set You Apart

Diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, or a closely related technical discipline

Demonstrated experience in air quality or environmental monitoring, with responsibility for instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting

Strong working knowledge of ambient air monitoring analyzers, sensors, and data acquisition systems

High level of mechanical and technical aptitude, with confidence using diagnostic tools and electronic test equipment

Proven ability to work independently in the field, while supporting and guiding junior technicians as needed

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:  $29.00 – $38.90 per hour
MB & ON:  $26.40 – $36.90 per hour
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC:  $26.20 – $35.30 per hour

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
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.

Accessibility & EEO

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.

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