Environmental Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remediation Project Manager to drive contaminated downstream sites to closure. The role involves collaboration with a team of specialists, preparing safety plans, and managing project accounting. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering or environmental sciences and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency Response plans.
• Responsible for project accounting, tracking, and reporting.
• Train junior staff in environmental practices.

Skills

Health and Safety procedures

Project Management

Environmental Practices

Education

University degree or college diploma in engineering or environmental sciences

Job description

Our team is growing, and as a result, we're adding a Remediation Project Manager to our group. You will be responsible for driving contaminated downstream sites to closure through your work with a close-knit team of engineering/environmental specialists, professionals, and technical staff.

Responsibilities:

1. You participate in a team environment, working closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads, and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
2. You prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency Response plans.
3. You prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, compile data for, and write reports including conclusions and recommendations.
4. You are responsible for project accounting, tracking, and reporting requirements under WSP’s Master Services Agreements.
5. You train junior staff in environmental practices and conduct site visits to ensure safety and technical standards are met.
6. You interface with clients to ensure needs are met and projects/proposals progress with quality at the forefront.
7. You collaborate with and support other members of the Remediation Program Management Group in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion, and client service responsibilities.

Qualifications:

1. University degree or college diploma in engineering or environmental sciences.
2. Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments; downstream experience is an asset.
3. Understanding of health and safety procedures in the workplace; a safety-conscious attitude is essential.
4. Strong field experience is considered an asset.
5. Knowledge of the BC Environmental Management Act/Contaminated Sites Regulation.
6. Professional designation is preferred.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $74,000 - $95,000.

WSP Canada provides this compensation range in good faith, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 69136
• Posting Date: 05/07/2025, 02:57 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future-proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members worldwide. In Canada, our 12,000+ employees are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, designing sustainable transportation, resource extraction, and renewable energy development.

At WSP:

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

Note: Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is expected at all times, especially when working at client locations.

Employment offers for safety-sensitive fieldwork positions depend on candidates being able to perform key physical tasks, including working in remote or challenging environmental conditions, alone or in inclement weather, within safe and reasonable limits.

WSP encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

We are committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.