Lead Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist Contaminated Sites

The Opportunity

Join our vibrant and dedicated team in Terrace, British Columbia and Whitehorse, Yukon as a Senior or Lead Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist. In this role, you will guide complex environmental and contaminated sites initiatives across northern and western Canada, helping build resilient communities and protect vital ecosystems.

We seek candidates with at least five years of progressive technical experience in contaminated sites investigation and remediation, combined with project coordination and management experience.

• Lead multidisciplinary environmental and contaminated site assessments supporting mining, infrastructure, community development, and northern programs.
• Apply advanced contaminated‑sites expertise to build conceptual site models, guide delineation, evaluate remedial options, and support risk‑assessment processes at a lead level.
• Direct and review field programs—drilling, sampling, monitoring, and geohazard assessments—in northern and remote settings.
• Produce clear, defensible technical reports that support regulatory filings and major client decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, ecology, mining and Indigenous engagement teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff in environmental methods, contaminated‑sites practice, QA/QC, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with territorial, provincial, and Indigenous partners through open, collaborative project delivery.

• Significant hands‑on experience leading contaminated‑sites assessments (Phase I/II/III ESA, delineation, remediation support) with autonomy to guide project‑level decisions.
• Preferred but not required: CSAP (Contaminated Sites Approved Professional) designation; strong contaminated sites expertise and eligibility for future CSAP advancement considered assets.
• Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) or eligibility for registration in BC and/or Yukon.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering (or related discipline with environmental focus), Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline.
• Significant experience (5-10+ years) working in northern, remote, Indigenous, or industrial settings with complex multi‑media contamination issues.
• Robust capability in project management including financial and scope oversight, client‑facing interactions, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in contaminated‑sites characterization, conceptual site model development, remediation technologies, and environmental regulatory requirements in BC, YT, and western/northern Canada.
• Experience conducting and overseeing field programs in remote or northern regions.
• A collaborative approach, commitment to safety, and strong problem‑solving instincts tailored to complex environmental conditions and multidisciplinary teams.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400

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 is a core paramount value of WSP. 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. 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).

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 ( .