Environmental Technical Student

WSP in Canada; Alberta; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development. As part of a collaborative team, you will engage in exciting projects that impact communities across Canada. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in the field, ensuring safety while collecting vital data and overseeing contractors. With a strong commitment to inclusion and a flexible work policy, this innovative firm provides a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Qualifications

• Recent diploma or degree in environmental sciences or engineering is required.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate risks.
• Maintain field notes and handle soil and groundwater samples.

Skills

Environmental Sciences

Soil and Groundwater Sampling

Health and Safety Procedures

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

EDMONTON, CALGARY AND SASKATOON

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with a diverse group of talented engineers and scientists.

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 the balance in yours.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture filled with genuinely good people.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.

A day in the life:

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks.
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards.
• Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples.
• Carrying out fieldwork or office assignments under the direction of more experienced scientists.
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location.
• Overseeing remedial contractors including directing remedial excavations.
• Preparing and coordinating project documentation for field programs.
• Filing and managing all project-related field notes.
• Performing and recording work tasks efficiently and accurately.

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

• Working or recently completed a diploma or degree in environmental sciences or engineering.
• Excellent written and spoken communication in English.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling is considered an asset.
• Willingness to work in the field.
• Strong interpersonal communication and key judgement skills.
• Sound understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Job Info

• Job Identification 64375
• Posting Date 12/20/2024, 04:26 PM

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.

At WSP:

• 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 value of WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy is expected at all times.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job.

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.