Experienced Environmental Consultant

The Opportunity

As an Experienced Environmental Consultant in the Contaminated Lands team, you’ll lead site assessment and remediation projects that protect communities and restore environments across Ottawa and beyond. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and deliver innovative solutions for municipal, provincial, federal, and private sector clients.

• Lead and manage Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation projects, and support for Risk Assessments and Records of Site Condition (O.Reg.
  153/04).
• Apply knowledge of Ontario Regulation
  406/19 (Excess Soil Management) in project planning and execution.
• Develop proposals, conceptual site models, and work programs to secure new opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in both field and office settings.
• Coordinate field programs, subcontractors, and equipment logistics.
• Review and interpret environmental data, lab results, and historical records.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.
• Promote health and safety practices across all project activities.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7 years of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on site assessment and remediation.
• Eligibility for professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo) and Qualified Person (QP) status preferred.
• Strong understanding of Ontario environmental regulations (O.Reg.
  153/04 & 406/19).
• Excellent organizational and technical writing skills.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle for local fieldwork.

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

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.

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.

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).