Environmental Project Coordinator

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A strong career opportunity as an Environmental Project Coordinator with WSP in Canada. Join a diverse team dedicated to environmental remediation, with responsibilities in project management, mentoring, and technical solutions. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 3+ years in site assessment and remediation, ready to make a difference while developing their careers.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in environmental site assessment and remediation.
• Experience related to the upstream oil and gas industry is an asset.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional or Professional in Training with relevant associations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating projects, managing budgets, schedules, and documentation.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Completing fieldwork in Western Canada, including ESAs and drilling.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Mentoring

Detail-oriented

Continuous Learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field

Technical diploma in environmental science

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Job Description

The Remediation Program Management (RPM) team offers an opportunity to apply your skills and join a diverse, growing team within WSP. We support our clients in contaminated site assessment, remediation, and reclamation. We seek team members eager to build a career, embrace new opportunities, and share innovative ideas to solve major environmental remediation challenges. Develop your career with mentorship and interaction within our 65,000-strong company, focusing on technical, client, and project delivery activities. Join us and contribute to environmental remediation, characterization, and reclamation—saving the planet one site at a time.

A typical day as an Environmental Project Coordinator includes:

• Applying and expanding your technical, client, and project management skills in a Canadian-based firm.
• Understanding project objectives related to contaminated site closure and proposing solutions to project managers and mentors.
• Coordinating projects, including setting up field work, preparing instructions, health and safety plans, managing budgets and schedules, subcontractors, and documentation.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Assisting in data collection, analysis, and reporting for environmental assessments, remediation, and reclamation.
• Developing your career through mentorship and planning.
• Participating in a client-specific team of 30-40 professionals, leveraging the broader RPM expertise.
• Engaging with Practice Area Networks for complex technical issues, potentially collaborating across locations like Australia, Malaysia, or Saskatoon.
• Completing fieldwork in Western Canada (up to 25%), including Phase 1 and 2 ESAs, drilling, groundwater sampling, remediation, and reclamation.
• Leading or supporting technically challenging environmental projects.

Apply today and be part of a team transforming challenges into opportunities.

Qualities and Qualifications

You are:

• Detail-oriented, thriving in an office environment (up to 75%).
• Excellent in communication and coordination.
• Enjoy mentoring and training junior staff.
• Eager to learn continuously.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in environmental site assessment and remediation.
• Experience related to the upstream oil and gas industry is an asset.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional or Professional in Training with relevant associations (AIA, APEGA, etc.).

About Us

WSP is a leading professional services firm dedicated to future-proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 employees worldwide, including 12,000+ in Canada, we work across various sectors from environmental remediation to urban planning and sustainable infrastructure. Our core values include valuing our people, fostering collaboration, and challenging the status quo. We prioritize health and safety and are committed to employment equity. Applications from people with disabilities are welcomed, with accommodations available upon request. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services

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