Environmental Remediation Project Manager

WSP; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Environmental Remediation Project Manager to lead contaminated site projects and coordinate field work across teams. You will ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering solutions for complex downstream sites.

You will collaborate with a skilled team of engineers, scientists, and project staff, manage client relationships, and help drive project closures with strong proposals and accurate cost estimates.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in engineering or environmental sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Three years of project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior Project Directors, Field Technicians, Scientists and Engineers.
• Champion health and safety practices on projects.
• Maintain a client‑centric approach and deliver high‑quality consulting services.
• Create proposals and cost estimates, organize field schedules and gather data.
• Manage project accounting and ensure reporting aligns with contractual terms.
• Mentor junior staff on environmental protocols and perform site inspections.
• Communicate with clients to confirm needs and drive project closure.

Skills

Project management

Health & safety

Client service

Education

Engineering or environmental sciences degree

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast to coast. The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.

We're expanding and seeking an Environmental Remediation Project Manager. This role involves working with a dedicated team to manage contaminated downstream sites and achieve closure.

Your Impact

• You collaborate within a team, working alongside Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors or Technical Leads, as well as Field Technicians, Scientists, and Engineers.
• You have a strong commitment to health and safety, and steward best health and safety practices throughout your projects.
• You have a client centric mind set and strive to provide excellent consulting services to clients.
• You create proposals and cost estimates, organize schedules for field staff and subcontractors, gather data, and write reports that include conclusions and recommendations.
• You manage project accounting and ensure tracking and reporting follow the terms outlined in WSP’s Master Services Agreements.
• You mentor junior staff on environmental protocols and conduct site inspections to uphold safety and technical standards.
• You communicate with clients to confirm their needs are addressed and that projects and proposals proceed with high quality.
• You support fellow members of the Remediation Program Management Group, sharing responsibilities related to health and safety, project management, completion, and client service.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree or college diploma in engineering or environmental sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and downstream experience is considered an asset with three years of project management experience.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.
• Strong field experience is considered an asset.
• Understanding of the BC Environmental Management Act/Contaminated Sites Regulation.
• Professional designation is preferred.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A globa l community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $80,800 – $107,000

MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $73,000 – $96,900

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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