Air Quality Specialist: Early‑Career, Field & Data

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Junior Air Quality Specialist to support multidisciplinary teams on projects that improve air quality and shape healthier environments across Canada.

You will contribute to emissions inventories, dispersion modelling, and data analysis while conducting fieldwork and helping prepare regulatory submissions. A relevant degree and 1 year of related experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year of environmental consulting or air quality–related work (internships and co-ops count).
• Familiarity with emissions inventories, dispersion modelling, regulatory frameworks, or impact assessments.
• Aptitude with instrumentation, electronics, and use of standard hand tools.
• Proficiency or interest in GIS, Linux, R, Python, Fortran, MySQL, PHP or similar tools.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a “can‑do” attitude in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to air quality assessments and dispersion modelling (e.g., CALPUFF, AERMOD) for industrial, commercial, and regional airshed projects.
• Support analysis of emissions, baseline conditions, and predicted impacts to inform mitigation and monitoring strategies.
• Conduct fieldwork (approximately 30% annually, up to 50% seasonally), including site visits, equipment deployment, and data collection.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and audit air pollution and meteorological monitoring instruments.
• Assist in air quality data analysis, interpretation and preparation of emissions inventories.
• Prepare sections of technical reports and regulatory submissions for environmental assessments and approvals.
• Uphold WSP’s safety culture and Life Saving Rules in all field and office environments.

Skills

Air quality knowledge

Dispersion modelling

Instrumentation

Hand tools

GIS

Linux

R

Python

Fortran

MySQL

PHP

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in atmospheric sciences / environmental science / engineering

Tools

GIS

Linux

R

Python

Fortran

MySQL

PHP

Job description

WSP in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Junior Air Quality Specialist to support multidisciplinary teams on projects that improve air quality and shape healthier environments across Canada.

You will contribute to emissions inventories, dispersion modelling, and data analysis while conducting fieldwork and helping prepare regulatory submissions. A relevant degree and 1 year of related experience are expected.