Environmental Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 81,900 - 112,800; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Contaminated Sites Project Manager for the Remediation Program Management (RPM) team, with duties across Kingston, Toronto, London and Ottawa. You will lead remediation projects, oversee health and safety plans, and manage budgets while guiding field teams and reporting to clients.

Responsibilities include mentoring staff, coordinating ESAs (Phase I & II), soil and groundwater work, and ensuring compliance with provincial regulations in a dynamic, safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Strong health and safety procedures knowledge.
• Analytical mindset to provide client-site recommendations.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial management experience.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling, remediation, Phase I & II ESAs, and provincial regulations.
• Knowledge of Ontario Environmental regulations.
• Professional designation preferred.
• Oil and gas sector experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and safe environment for colleagues.
• Lead a project team and manage health and safety plans, emergency response plans, proposals, cost estimates, scheduling, and reporting.
• Train and mentor junior staff in environmental practices, ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, remediation and site-specific safety.
• Manage client relationships and collaborate across the RPM team nationwide.
• Develop a personal career development plan and set goals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences or engineering

Job description

Position

Contaminated Sites Project Manager – Remediation Program Management (RPM), based in Kingston / Toronto / London / Ottawa.

Overview

Lead and manage contaminated site remediation projects, working on hazardous waste removal, monitoring, and remediation of sites impacted by hydrocarbons, fertilizers, metals, etc. Manage risk, client relationships, field work, budgets, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive and safe environment for colleagues.
• Lead a project team and take on responsibilities including preparing health and safety plans, emergency response plans, proposals, cost estimates, scheduling field staff, report writing, project accounting, and tracking.
• Train and mentor junior staff, including environmental practices, Phase I & II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, remediation and site‑specific health and safety.
• Manage client relationships and collaborate across the national RPM team.
• Develop a personal career development plan and set goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (sciences or engineering).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures and a safety‑conscious attitude.
• Analytical mindset to provide recommendations for client sites.
• Business acumen and financial management experience, including developing, tracking, and forecasting on annual budgets.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling, remediation, Phase I & II ESAs, and provincial regulations.
• Knowledge of Ontario Environmental regulations.
• Professional designation preferred.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector is an asset.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $89,800 – $118,900
• MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Workplace Safety & Accessibility

Health and Safety is a core value. Compliance with HSE policy and client HSE policies is required. Work may involve remote or isolated areas and inclement weather within safe limits.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities; accommodations available upon request.

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

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.