Intermediate Environmental Scientist

The Opportunity
Join our Prairies & North Environmental Management team as an Intermediate Environmental Scientist, where you’ll contribute directly to the assessment, management, and remediation of contaminated sites across diverse northern and prairie landscapes. Your scientific expertise will help clients make informed decisions that protect land, water, and communities.

My Impact Starts Here

Lead and deliver  Phase I-III Environmental Site Assessments  for contaminated sites—including historical reviews, intrusive investigations, and contaminant delineation.

Plan and execute field programs for  soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water sampling  to support contaminated site characterization.

Analyze environmental data to develop  conceptual site models , identify contamination pathways, and support human health and ecological risk assessments.

Support the design and implementation of  remediation strategies  aligned with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and site‑specific conditions.

Prepare clear, defensible, and timely technical reports that inform environmental liability evaluations, permitting, and redevelopment decisions.

Work collaboratively with hydro geologists, engineers, risk assessors, and Indigenous and community partners on multidisciplinary contaminated site projects.

Contribute to environmental protection plans and mitigation approaches that reduce impacts during investigation and remediation activities.

Support clients in navigating provincial and federal contaminated sites regulations across the Prairies & North.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring 3–6 years of applied experience in  contaminated sites investigation, remediation, or environmental risk assessment .

You have strong field capabilities and can work safely across remote, northern, and challenging environments.

You are experienced with environmental sampling methods, monitoring programs, and field data management tools.

You understand applicable contaminated sites guidance and regulations within Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern territories.

You’re comfortable using tools such as environmental databases, and digital field applications to interpret and present environmental data.

You bring a scientific mindset grounded in curiosity, rigor, and a commitment to supporting healthier communities and environments.

Why Choose WSP?

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Limitless opportunities  start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we help tailor roles to match your ambition — because your  growth  drives  ours .

Flexible work, real balance  — we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT : $33.60 – $45.20

MB & ON : $30.70 – $42.80

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC : $30.40 – $40.90

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.

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