Environmental Field Technician

RiseMe; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Technician in Ottawa to support landfill monitoring, hydrogeologic studies and environmental investigations. You will work with experienced professionals on field and technical tasks to protect the environment.

Responsibilities include collecting groundwater and surface water samples, assisting with drilling supervision, data management and preparing logs and tables. A diploma in Environmental Tech and valid G license are required.

Qualifications

• An Environmental Technician/Technology diploma or equivalent education in a related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Groundwater and soil sampling experience, including exposure to drilling and monitoring well installation oversight, is an asset.
• Experience with data management, analytical or statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel and database queries.
• Strong technical organization, written communication and documentation skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
• A strong foundation in health and safety practices and comfort completing outdoor fieldwork year‑round in varying weather conditions.
• A valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field and technical work supporting landfill monitoring, hydrogeologic studies, environmental site assessments and geotechnical investigations.
• Collect groundwater and surface water samples and complete field testing, including pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, surface water flow and landfill gas measurements.
• Support drilling and monitoring well installation, soil and rock descriptions, drilling records, slug testing, well yield testing, construction inspection and quality assurance.
• Plan and coordinate field programs and water monitoring activities using a variety of environmental monitoring techniques.
• Manage environmental data through accurate procurement, collation, documentation and organization.
• Coordinate project deliverables, including maps, borehole and well logs, and summary analytical tables.
• Apply strong health and safety practices while completing year‑round field programs in a variety of weather conditions.
• Collaborate with senior team members to strengthen technical skills and deliver accurate work within project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Groundwater sampling

Soil sampling

Health & safety awareness

Independent working

Education

Environmental Technician/Technology diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

SQL/database queries

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

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

Explore Limitless Possibilities

Join our Earth & Environment team in Ottawa and build your environmental consulting experience through hands‑on field and technical work. Supporting landfill monitoring, hydrogeologic studies and environmental investigations, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals while contributing to projects that help us better understand and protect the environment.

Your Impact

• Conduct environmental field and technical work supporting landfill monitoring, hydrogeologic studies, environmental site assessments and geotechnical investigations.
• Collect groundwater and surface water samples and complete field testing, including pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, surface water flow and landfill gas measurements.
• Support drilling and monitoring well installation, soil and rock descriptions, drilling records, slug testing, well yield testing, construction inspection and quality assurance.
• Plan and coordinate field programs and water monitoring activities using a variety of environmental monitoring techniques.
• Manage environmental data through accurate procurement, collation, documentation and organization.
• Coordinate project deliverables, including maps, borehole and well logs, and summary analytical tables.
• Apply strong health and safety practices while completing year‑round field programs in a variety of weather conditions.
• Collaborate with senior team members to strengthen your technical skills and deliver accurate work within project schedules and budgets.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• An Environmental Technician/Technology diploma or equivalent education in a related discipline.
• 0 to 2 years of environmental consulting experience.
• Groundwater and soil sampling experience, including exposure to drilling and monitoring well installation oversight, is an asset.
• Experience with data management, analytical or statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel and database queries.
• Strong technical organization, written communication and documentation skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to organize multiple assignments, meet deadlines and work both independently and collaboratively.
• A strong foundation in health and safety practices and comfort completing outdoor fieldwork year‑round in varying weather conditions.
• A valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• 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: $60,100 - $79,600

MB & ON: $54,800 - $75,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54,200 - $72,000

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

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.

Please Note:

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.