Environmental Scientist

Job Description
WSP is a global professional services firm that supports clients across multiple sectors. We seek a Contaminated Sites Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join the Remediation Program Management team in Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg or Regina.

The Opportunity
WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team provides contaminated site program management services to technically focused companies for over 15 years, dealing with health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Projects range in type, size and complexity across Canada. The candidate will coordinate and conduct field work related to monitoring, investigating and remediating contaminated sites impacted by hydrocarbons, fertilizers and metals, and prepare technical reports.

The role requires strong time‑management, communication skills and self‑motivation.

Your Impact

Prepare and adhere to site‑specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP clients, employees and the public.

Project coordination, including set‑up of field work programs, preparation of field work instructions, budget and schedule management and subcontractor management.

Conduct field work including soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment investigations, monitoring programs and oversee site remediation.

Participate in a team environment, working closely with and supporting Project Managers and Field Technicians.

Prepare proposals, including development of work scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for senior review.

Complete and assist in data collection, compilation, interpretation and reporting for phased environmental site assessment, remediation and site monitoring.

Prepare technical reports for review by senior staff.

Mentor junior staff in conducting environmental site assessments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (sciences and/or engineering).

Minimum 1 year of experience in contaminated site assessments.

Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace; possess a safety‑conscious attitude.

Remedial excavation experience required.

Previous experience with soil and groundwater sampling.

Understanding of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba environmental regulations.

Professional designation is preferred.

Experience in the oil and gas sector is an asset.

Preference will be given to those with extensive experience in soil and groundwater monitoring programs, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, site remediation, and provincial regulations.

Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $60,100 – $79,600
MB & ON: $54,800 – $75,400
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $54,200 – $72,000

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 needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may change for business purposes.

Employment Equity and Safety
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.

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.

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