Environmental Consultant

WSP USA; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a junior Environmental Consultant to join their Contaminated Lands team. The role involves site assessments, fieldwork, and data analysis. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or environmental sciences and up to 2 years of experience in environmental consulting. A passion for health and safety and willingness to travel are essential. Attractive pay and a flexible work environment are offered.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in environmental consulting focused on site assessment and remediation.
• Eligible for professional certification (P.Eng., P.Geo) or similar.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for local fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Carry out record reviews and assist with data interpretation.
• Lead field sampling and supervise borehole drilling.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Passion for health and safety

Education

Bachelor’s or Masters in engineering, geology, hydrogeology or environmental sciences

Job description

Overview

WSP is seeking a junior Environmental Consultant to join our Contaminated Lands team in Ottawa. You’ll play a key role in delivering site assessment and remediation projects for a wide range of clients, including municipal, provincial, federal, and private sector partners. Our Ottawa clients provide opportunities to work globally, work with emerging contaminants and work on projects small to large. We work for municipal, provincial and federal clients and with industry leads in the contaminated sites business.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it\'s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here

• Be involved in Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site remediation, and support for Risk Assessments and Records of Site Condition (O.Reg. 153/04)
• In the office, carry out record reviews (historical data and regulatory information), assist with data tabulation and interpretation of laboratory reports, report preparation and other office assignments
• In the field, assist with or lead sampling, surveying, groundwater, surface water, sediment and soil vapour sampling, as well as supervise conduct borehole drilling, monitoring well installation, test pit excavation and remediation
• Develop proposals, conceptual site models, and work programs
• Support health and safety initiatives and promote a safety-first culture

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology or environmental sciences.
• Have 0–2 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on site assessment and remediation
• Are eligible for professional certification (P.Eng., P.Geo) (strong candidates who may not be eligible will also be considered)
• Are prepared to spend part of your early career in the field;
• Are willing to travel for work (short term work placements)
• Have a passion for technical work and learning new skills;
• Have excellent communication skills (verbal, written), strong attention to detail and a passion for health and safety
• Have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for local fieldwork (reimbursable)