Environmental Project Manager

Job Description

WSP’s RPM team seeks a Contaminated Sites Project Manager in Kingston, Toronto, London and Ottawa to manage risk and closure of contaminated sites. The role involves designing and overseeing field work related to monitoring, investigating, and remediating sites impacted by hydrocarbons, fertilizers, and metals, and preparing technical reports.

• Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues.
• Lead a project team and perform tasks such as:
  • Preparing health and safety plans and emergency response plans.
  • Preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
  • Scheduling of field staff and subcontractors.
  • Report writing, including conclusions and recommendations.
  • Project accounting, tracking and reporting to WSP’s Master Services Agreements.
  • Training junior staff in environmental practices (Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, remediation).
  • Training staff on site‑specific health and safety.
• Manage client relationships.
• Collaborate across the national RPM team and WSP.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to environmental scientists.
• Develop a personal career development plan with specific goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences and/or engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Sound understanding of health and safety procedures and a safety‑conscious attitude.
• Analytical mindset, capable of making recommendations on next steps for client sites.
• Strong business acumen and financial management experience; developing, tracking and forecasting annual budgets.
• Previous experience with soil and groundwater sampling and remediation.
• Understanding of Ontario Environmental regulations.
• Professional designation preferred.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector is an asset.
• Extensive experience with soil and groundwater monitoring programs, Phase I and II assessments, site remediation, and provincial regulations is preferred.

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89,800 – $118,900
• MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

The final salary awarded may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs. The wage range may be subject to change for business purposes.

Health and Safety is a core value  must comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork in remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather within safe limits.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.