Environmental Scientist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Access to mentorship and employee resource groups

Work-life balance

Job summary

A leading engineering and environmental consulting firm is seeking an Engineer or Environmental Scientist with 4-6 years of experience to join their Remediation Program Management (RPM) team in Alberta, Canada. The successful candidate will plan field programs, train others in environmental practices, and collaborate closely within a dynamic team. The role also involves fieldwork in remote locations, offering opportunities for career growth and access to technical expertise. Compensation ranges from $80,800 to $107,000 depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Experience working in remote locations or camp settings is a strong asset.
• Professional designation or professional in training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Coordinators and Managers and assist in field program planning.
• Train junior staff on environmental practices.
• Compile data and write reports with conclusions.
• Work in remote locations during field programs.

Skills

Field experience in contaminated site assessments

Health and safety procedures

Teamwork in remote settings

Troubleshooting

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences

Job description

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

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 world’s most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have a 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 for 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, and being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

Your Impact

• 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 and 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 holiday, to a maximum of three shifts.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 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 locations and/or camp settings; experience working in the territories is considered a strong asset.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace, with 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 professional in training 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.

Why choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global 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.

Safety & EEO

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

About Us

WSP exists to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges—engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion—to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day—applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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