Ambient Air Quality Consultant

WSP in Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Experienced Ambient Air Quality Field Consultant to deliver critical environmental monitoring programs across Ontario. You will operate, calibrate, and maintain sampling equipment, coordinate field programs, and report data to support informed decisions for communities and clients.

The role requires at least 7+ years in environmental monitoring, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to travel/perform fieldwork ~75% of the time.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of environmental monitoring experience focusing on operating and maintaining sampling equipment.
• Post-secondary education in environmental science, atmospheric science, chemistry, instrumentation, electronics, or related discipline.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude.
• Experience with MECP and US EPA ambient air monitoring guidance and methods.
• Ability and desire to perform fieldwork approximately 75% of the time.
• Experience coordinating field logistics, equipment mobilization, and monitoring programs.
• Strong technical communication and report-writing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and audit ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring equipment.
• Coordinate field programs and ensure high-quality environmental data collection and reporting.
• Apply QA/QC procedures to instrumentation, maintenance activities, and monitoring programs.
• Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and client discussions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative environmental solutions.
• Support safe work practices and ensure compliance with established safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance monitoring programs through innovation and emerging technologies.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Fieldwork

Regulatory guidance

Troubleshooting

Driver's license

Education

Environmental science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Design What Comes Next

Join our growing Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases team as an Experienced Ambient Air Quality Field Consultant and help deliver critical environmental monitoring programs across Ontario. You'll play a key role in collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting air quality data that supports some of WSP’s most innovative and complex projects while helping communities and clients make informed environmental decisions. [AdVantage...glish.docx | Word]

Your Impact

• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and audit ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring equipment.
• Coordinate field programs and ensure high-quality environmental data collection and reporting.
• Apply QA/QC procedures to instrumentation, maintenance activities, and monitoring programs.
• Communicate technical findings through reports, presentations, and client discussions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative environmental solutions.
• Support safe work practices and ensure compliance with established safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance monitoring programs through innovation and emerging technologies.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 7+ years of environmental monitoring experience with a focus on operating and maintaining sampling equipment.
• Post-secondary education in environmental science, atmospheric science, chemistry, instrumentation, electronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting aptitude.
• Experience with MECP and US EPA ambient air monitoring guidance and methods.
• Ability and desire to perform fieldwork approximately 75% of the time.
• Experience coordinating field logistics, equipment mobilization, and monitoring programs.
• Strong technical communication and report-writing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's licence, access to a vehicle, clean Driver's Abstract, and the ability to lift 30-50 lbs (13-22 kg) of equipment.

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role 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: $69,700 - $92,300
• MB & ON: $63,600 - $87,500
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $62,900 - $83,600

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.

If you're passionate about environmental stewardship, innovation, and field-based problem solving, we'd love to hear from you. Help shape healthier, more sustainable communities through industry-leading air quality monitoring and environmental consulting.

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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).

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.