Environmental Scientist

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 80,800 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Mentorship programs

Employee resource groups

Job summary

A leading engineering and environmental firm in Canada is seeking an Engineer or Environmental Scientist with 4-6 years of experience to join their remediation program management team. This role involves working in remote locations, preparing field programs, and training junior staff. Ideal candidates should possess a strong understanding of health and safety procedures. There are significant opportunities for career progression and collaboration on high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of field experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Experience working in remote locations or camp settings.
• Possess a safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team environment, working closely with various roles.
• Prepare Health and Safety plans for field programs.
• Train junior staff in environmental practices.

Skills

Field experience

Health and safety procedures

Team collaboration

Technical 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

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 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. 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 and the 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, 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.

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, 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 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 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.

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 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.

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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 across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

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

Please Note:

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.

Offers of employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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