Experienced Social Scientist

WSP Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Top 100 Employer in Canada (2026)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking an Intermediate Social Scientist to join our BC Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team on a full-time basis. Based in Vancouver with a flexible hybrid work arrangement, the role focuses on socio-economic impact assessments, public engagement, and research across sectors including infrastructure and energy.

You will conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, support Indigenous and public engagement activities, and help develop management plans meeting

Qualifications

• University degree in social science, natural resource management, or related field.
• Demonstrated social science research skills: surveys, interviews, focus groups.
• Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Support socio-economic and land and marine use assessments across sectors (infrastructure, energy, mining, oil & gas).
• Support secondary research, primary data collection, and field work with diverse stakeholders.
• Analyze and report on socio-economic research findings.

Skills

Social science background

Team collaboration

Indigenous engagement experience

Travel availability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

University degree in social science or related field

Graduate degree preferred

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.

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

Build the Future with Us - WSP is seeking an Intermediate Social Scientist to join our BC Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team on a full-time basis. Our team of social scientists and engagement specialists work throughout BC and elsewhere in Canada and internationally on environmental and socio-economic impact assessments, environmental permitting, policy and program development, social management planning, sustainability initiatives, community engagement, social due diligence, and third-party monitoring. The successful candidate will be provided the opportunity to work on interesting and diverse projects across sectors, with a wide range of complexity.

This role is ideal for a developing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong background in social science methodologies, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to build a career in applied social sciences. Through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and exposure to a diverse project portfolio, you will strengthen your social science consulting skills while helping shape a sustainable future.

This position is based in Vancouver but may also be based out of other WSP offices across British Columbia as WSP offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

Your Impact

• Support socio-economic and land and marine use assessments, as part of environmental impact assessments for a wide variety of sectors including infrastructure, power and renewable energy, mining, and oil & gas
• Support secondary research, primary data collection, and field work, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and information sharing with Indigenous Nations, user groups, communities, and the public
• Conduct analysis and reporting of socio-economic research
• Support Indigenous and public engagement activities for projects
• Assist with development of socio-economic and land and marine use management plans for projects, to meet regulatory and corporate requirements and best practice
• Support other WSP services as may be required, such as socio-economic monitoring, health impact assessments, permit applications, and social compliance and due diligence reviews
• Assist senior staff with task coordination and management, proposal development, and technical presentations

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A university degree (graduate degree preferred) in a social science, natural resource management, or other relevant program
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated social science research skills and experience (e.g., use of government statistics, surveys, interviews, focus groups), including design and implementation of research programs and logistics
• Strong team player with experience working on multi-disciplinary projects and teams
• Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities and the public
• Available for business travel and extended working hours as may be required from time to time
• Excellent work ethic with strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
• A strong passion - WSP will give serious consideration to candidates that may not demonstrate all the above qualifications but show promise and a desire to develop their career in this area of practice
• Commitment to health, safety, quality, and continuous learning, with a proactive approach to problem solving and stakeholder engagement

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

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $80,800 to $107,000
• MB & ON: $73,700 to $101,500
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $73,000 to $96,900

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.

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. 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 .