Environmental Field Technician

WSP in Canada; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in environmental services is seeking a qualified individual in Saskatoon to manage site health and safety, carry out soil and groundwater sampling, and oversee fieldwork operations. Candidates should possess a diploma in environmental sciences, excellent communication skills, and a safety-conscious attitude. This role offers opportunities in a hybrid work environment, contributing to impactful environmental projects.

Benefits

Flexible work policy

Inclusive culture of belonging

Outstanding career opportunities

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in the field, including remote work.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and adhere to site-specific health and safety plans.
• Identify and report potential site hazards.
• Carry out fieldwork and supervise subcontractors.
• Oversee remedial contractors and coordinate project documentation.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication in English

Experience with soil and groundwater sampling

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Strong teamwork skills

Safety-conscious attitude

Education

Diploma or degree in environmental sciences or related discipline

Job description

Job Overview

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Headquartered in Montreal, we serve communities coast to coast and beyond, protecting natural landscapes and championing sustainable development.

Locations

EDMONTON AND SASKATOON

Why WSP?

• An inclusive culture of belonging.
• Flexible work policy that supports work‑life balance.
• Hybrid work model.
• Proud Canadian success story.
• Impact on environment, highways, buildings, and terrain.
• Outstanding career opportunities.
• Collaborative culture with genuinely good people.

What you can expect to do

• Prepare and adhere to site‑specific health and safety plans to mitigate risks.
• Identify and report potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents.
• Maintain excellent field notes and handle soil and groundwater samples.
• Carry out fieldwork such as groundwater monitoring, K‑test data collection, soils sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations under the direction of senior staff.
• Supervise subcontractors for ground disturbance, utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, and groundwater monitoring well installation.
• Oversee remedial contractors, directing remedial excavations, waste tracking, and progress reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs.
• Filing and managing all project‑related field notes, including data entry and assistance with report preparation.
• Perform and record work tasks efficiently and accurately while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Diploma or degree in environmental sciences or related discipline.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling.
• Willingness to work in the field, including remote work.
• Strong interpersonal communication and key judgement skills.
• Sound understanding of workplace health and safety procedures with a safety‑conscious attitude.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms, focused on future‑proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members worldwide and more than 12,000 in Canada, we work across environmental remediation, urban planning, iconic building design, sustainable transportation, renewable power, and more.

Our Values

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety is a core value. Compliance with WSP HSE policy and client HSE policies is expected at all times.

Safety‑Sensitive Position Requirements

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks as described. Candidates must be able to work in remote or isolated areas, alone, and in inclement weather within safe limits.

Equal Opportunity

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for all selection process stages.

Employment Equity

WSP is committed to employment equity principles. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Agency Resumes

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