Principal Environmental Geoscientist or Engineer

Principal Environmental Geoscientist or Engineer

Location: Terrace, British Columbia

Posting date: 1 day ago

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Terrace, British Columbia. You should have ten or more years of progressive experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation combined with project management experience. You will strengthen your technical and regulatory skills while working on multidisciplinary projects that are challenging and rewarding. You will enjoy being part of a close‑knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, a dedicated mentor, participation in employee resource groups, and more.

• Champion Health & Safety initiatives and act as an ambassador for our Zero Harm safety culture.
• Promote Inclusion & Diversity so all colleagues feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
• Lead project‑focused teams in delivering contaminated sites projects, managing client projects including scoping, budget control, planning, schedule development, and resource coordination.
• Leverage excellent interpersonal skills to empower colleagues and maintain/develop client relationships.
• Prepare quality deliverables and oversee data collection, compilation, interpretation, and reporting for phased environmental site assessments, remediation, and site monitoring.
• Mentor and coach intermediate and junior colleagues on career growth and technical professional development.
• Prepare proposals, including development of work plans, schedules, and cost estimates for senior review.

• Positive and enthusiastic can‑do attitude with willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Self‑motivated, flexible, nimble, with the ability to think outside the box.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline.
• Professional designation registered in BC such as PEng, PGeo, PAg, PChem, or RPBio, or ability to obtain shortly.
• Minimum ten years of experience in environmental consulting, with prior experience in contaminated sites and/or mine closure.
• Extensive field and site experience with strong health and safety focus.
• Proficient project management skills, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Good understanding and application of contaminated sites investigation methods and environmental legislation in BC.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Clean driver’s abstract and willingness to travel on occasion.

WSP offers attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee‑focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

• Culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Flexible Work Policy to support work‑life balance.
• Canadian success story with pride in our national identity.
• Impact on environment, highways, buildings, terrain—WSP shapes Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities and a collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people.

Salary range (British Columbia): $102,100 to $187,200

The final salary may vary from the above range based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑prove our cities and environments. We have over 65,000 team members globally, and in Canada, our 12,000+ people work across environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, designing sustainable transportation networks, extracting resources, and developing renewable power sources.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies at all times.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks as described, including working in remote or isolated areas, 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 and will contact only selected candidates. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Education and Training

Industry: Professional Services

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