Environmental Field Technician

WSP USA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join its Remediation Program Management team. The role involves conducting fieldwork on contaminated sites and requires a diploma in environmental or geological technology. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, experience in soil and groundwater sampling, and a strong commitment to safety. This position offers a salary between $50,000 and $65,000, reflecting experience and location.

Benefits

Flexible Work Policy

Hybrid Work Policy

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Diploma in environmental or geological technology required.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling necessary.
• Willingness to work in remote field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and adhere to health and safety plans.
• Identify and report site hazards and incidents.
• Maintain field notes and handle soil/water samples.
• Carry out fieldwork under guidance of senior staff.
• Supervise subcontractors and remedial contractors.
• Manage project documentation for field programs.
• Help with report preparation and data entry.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication in English

Experience with soil and groundwater sampling

Strong interpersonal communication

Strong teamwork skills

Safety conscious attitude

Education

Diploma in environmental or geological technology

Job description

The Opportunity

WSP has a new opportunity for an Environmental Field Technician to join our Remediation Program Management team based in British Columbia. Where you will complete fieldwork on various contaminated sites, including oil and gas sites. It is expected that you are self‑motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with a diverse group of talented engineers and scientists.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• 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.
• Hybrid Work Policy – a combination of in‑person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life:

• Preparing and adhering to site‑specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP’s clients, employees, and the public;
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near‑loss incidents, and loss incidents;
• Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples;
• Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K‑test data collection and analysis, soil sampling through test‑pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, and drilling investigations, etc.) or office assignments under the direction of more experienced scientists and technical employees;
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling and groundwater monitoring well installation;
• Overseeing remedial contractors including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting;
• Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs;
• Filing and managing all project‑related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation; and,
• Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements.

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• Diploma in environmental or geological technology;
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English;
• Experience with soil and ground water sampling;
• Willingness to work in the field – remote work;
• Strong interpersonal communication and key judgement skills;
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace and possess a safety conscious attitude;
• Strong teamwork skills;
• Valid driver’s license.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $50 000 – $65 000

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.