Environmental Scientist

WSP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,800 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee benefits

Career progression opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer or Scientist to join their Remediation Program Management team. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in contaminated site assessments, enjoy teamwork, and be willing to work in remote locations. Responsibilities include planning and participating in field programs, training junior staff, and preparing comprehensive reports. Competitive compensation is offered with a salary range based on experience and location. Join us to make a meaningful impact on environmental projects across Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of field experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Experience working in remote location and/or camp setting is preferred.
• Possess a safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing health and safety plans for field programs.
• Train junior staff in environmental practices.
• Prepare reports and compile data for conclusions and recommendations.

Skills

Field experience in contaminated site assessments

Health and safety procedures knowledge

Team collaboration in remote settings

Technical troubleshooting

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering or natural/earth sciences

Job description

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our flexible work policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize balance; we will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our hybrid work policy – a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story – we\'re proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we\'re growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday; we\'re open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it\'s like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future. #WeAreWSP

Why Remediation Program Management?

WSP\u2019s 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 world\'s 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.

Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for an engineer or environmental scientist with 4-6 years of experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout Northern Canada Territories. The position is one of two in the Remediation Program Management (RPM) team which has offices across Canada. This role will include the planning and preparation of two annual field programs, the participation in the field programs and the preparation of reports following each field program. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

A day in the life:

• You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
• You work collaboratively with your team to prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans for the field programs.
• You train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc., as well as on site specific health and safety.
• You prepare, compile data for, and write reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
• You work with and provide support to other members of the RPM Team in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion and client service responsibilities.
• You work in the field in remote locations during two field programs (winter and summer). During those field programs, you work in shifts of approximately two weeks on and two weeks off, up to three shifts.

What you\'ll bring to WSP:

• University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.
• Minimum 4-6 years of field experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Experience working in remote location and/or camp setting; experience working in the territories is considered a strong asset.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace; possess a safety-conscious attitude.
• Strong field experience and willingness to work as a team in remote settings.
• Your technical ability to troubleshoot and brainstorm to ensure environmental data collected meet project objectives.
• Professional designation or a professional in training is preferred.

Compensation:

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $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.