Environmental Liability Assessment Specialist

WSP in Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Environmental Liability Assessment Specialist to join their expanding team in Alberta. This role involves assisting clients with regulatory compliance for oil and gas assets, preparing liability assessments, and ensuring quality control throughout the asset lifecycle. The company offers outstanding career opportunities, flexible work options, and a supportive environment focused on mentorship and technical expertise. If you are passionate about environmental management and looking for a role that makes a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Virtual healthcare

Wellness platforms

Savings programs

Career progression

Mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environmental assessment and contaminated sites.
• Experience with Site-Specific Liability Assessments (SSLA).
• Professional registration preferred (e.g., APEGA, EGBC).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers and field teams.
• Review environmental assessments per Alberta framework.
• Prepare liability assessments following AER requirements.

Skills

Environmental Assessment

Contaminated Sites Management

Cost Estimating

Data Analysis (MS Excel/Access)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences

Diploma in Earth Sciences or Engineering

Tools

AER OneStop

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Environmental Liability Assessment Specialist

Join us to apply for the Environmental Liability Assessment Specialist role at WSP in Canada.

Job Description

Environmental Liability Assessment Specialist

Why WSP?

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday. We are open to your ideas and trying new things.
• Our WSP Contaminated Sites team in Alberta is expanding, and so is our Environmental Liability Management team. You will assist clients in meeting regulatory and liability obligations for oil & gas assets, working with Project Managers and clients to meet AER’s Liability Management Framework, guiding assessments, updates, and deliverables throughout asset lifecycle.
• Enjoy being part of a close-knit team with benefits like career progression, access to technical expertise, mentorship, employee resource groups, and more.

Benefits include attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits such as virtual healthcare, wellness platforms, savings programs, and a clear future vision.

What You Can Expect to Do

• Work closely with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior Technical Leads, and field teams.
• Review environmental assessments, including investigations and understanding site status per Alberta Contaminated Lands Framework.
• Prepare liability assessments following current AER requirements.
• Apply quality assurance/quality control measures.
• Prepare deliverables and utilize AER’s OneStop for report submissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in environmental assessment and contaminated sites; field experience is a plus.
• Experience with Site-Specific Liability Assessments (SSLA) under AER frameworks.
• Cost estimating experience related to Provisions/Asset Retirement Obligations.
• Experience in due diligence for oil & gas transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in environmental sciences, earth sciences, engineering, or related fields.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/Access for data analysis.
• Professional registration (e.g., APEGA, EGBC, AIA, ASET) preferred.

About Us

WSP is a leading professional services firm dedicated to future-proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 global team members, our Canadian team of 12,000+ is involved in diverse projects from environmental remediation to urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, and developing renewable energy solutions.

We value our people, foster collaboration, challenge the status quo, and hold ourselves accountable. We prioritize health and safety, inclusivity, and employment equity, offering accommodations upon request.