Environmental Field Technician

WSP in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Ottawa is seeking an Environmental Technician to support landfill monitoring, hydrogeologic studies, and environmental investigations. You will perform field sampling, data management, and coordination of field programs alongside experienced professionals.

The role emphasizes outdoor work year-round, health and safety adherence, and collaboration within the Earth & Environment team in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in environmental tech or related field.
• 0–2 years in environmental consulting.
• Groundwater/soil sampling experience is an asset.
• Experience with Excel and database queries.
• Strong organization and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and safety-focused.
• Valid Class G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and technical work supporting landfill monitoring and hydrogeologic studies.
• Collect groundwater and surface water samples and perform field testing.
• Assist drilling and monitoring well installation and related data records.
• Plan field programs and water monitoring activities across sites.
• Manage environmental data and documentation accurately.
• Coordinate deliverables like maps and log summaries.
• Maintain health and safety practices during outdoor fieldwork.
• Collaborate with senior staff to meet project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Data management

Excel

Written communication

Documentation

Education

Environmental Technician/Technology diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, 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.

#WeAre WSP

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.

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.

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 .