Environmental Scientist

WSP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 73,800 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Mentorship programs

Flexible work options

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy based in Canada is seeking an Engineer or Environmental Scientist with 4 to 6 years of experience to join their RPM team. This role involves planning field programs, collaborating closely with team members, and preparing reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or natural sciences, with experience in contaminated sites. The successful individual will work in remote locations during field programs and will have opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in team environment and work closely with project coordinators.
• Prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans.
• Train junior staff in environmental practices.

Skills

Field experience in contaminated site assessments

Health and Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Education

University degree or diploma in engineering or natural/earth sciences

Job description

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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.

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, 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 location 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?

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• Limitlessopportunities 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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