Environmental Technician

WSP in Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Field Technician to join the Ottawa site assessment and remediation team. You will perform hands-on monitoring, sampling, and remediation activities, working with multidisciplinary experts to advance environmental projects.

This role emphasizes data collection, regulatory compliance, and health and safety, with opportunities to grow technical expertise within a global professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Technology, or related discipline.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling is an asset.
• Strong written and verbal English communication; willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field programs including groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, drilling investigations, and remediation activities.
• Collect, document, and manage environmental data and samples according to regulatory and industry standards.
• Prepare and implement site-specific health and safety plans to protect workers, clients, and the public.
• Identify, assess, and report site hazards, near misses, and incidents to support a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate field activities, equipment, subcontractors, and project logistics for efficient delivery.
• Support remediation and reclamation programs by overseeing contractors, tracking waste, and documenting progress.
• Contribute to technical reports, field documentation, and project records for environmental decision-making.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to deliver sustainable solutions.

Skills

Field data collection

English communication

Organizational skills

Health & safety awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences/Technology or related

Job description

Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities

Join our growing Site Assessment and Remediation Team in Ottawa and help tackle some of the most complex environmental challenges facing our communities.

As a Field Technician, you will play a hands‑on role in monitoring, investigating, remediating, and reclaiming contaminated sites while working alongside multidisciplinary experts across Canada. This is an opportunity to build technical expertise, contribute to meaningful environmental projects, and develop your career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Your Impact

• Conduct environmental field programs including groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, drilling investigations, and remediation activities.
• Collect, document, and manage environmental data and samples in accordance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Prepare and implement site‑specific health and safety plans that protect workers, clients, and the public.
• Identify, assess, and report site hazards, near misses, and incidents to support a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate field activities, equipment, subcontractors, and project logistics to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Support remediation and reclamation programs by overseeing contractors, tracking waste, and documenting project progress.
• Contribute to technical reports, field documentation, and project records that inform environmental decision‑making.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technical professionals to deliver sustainable solutions for clients and communities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Technical diploma or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling is considered an asset.
• Understanding of environmental field investigation and contaminated sites practices.
• Knowledge of field health and safety requirements and a demonstrated commitment to safe work practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate field notes and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating field activities, subcontractors, or environmental contractors is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle with willingness to travel to project sites as required.

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 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.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $51,800 - $68,600
• MB & ON: $47,200 - $65,000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $46,800 - $62,100

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.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Shape a Cleaner Future

If you're passionate about environmental stewardship, enjoy hands‑on field work, and want to contribute to projects that protect communities and natural environments, we'd love to hear from you. Join WSP and help deliver meaningful environmental solutions while building a rewarding career with one of the world's leading professional services firms.

About Us

At WSP, we exist 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.

Additional Information

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.