Experienced Technician, Environmental

WSP in Canada; London; On-site; CAD 63,600 - 87,500; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an experienced Environmental Field Technician responsible for supervising environmental remediations across Ontario. The role involves overseeing field operations, ensuring safety procedures, and conducting various field tasks including groundwater monitoring.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of supervisory experience, a diploma in environmental sciences, and a strong safety consciousness. This position requires travel to various sites across the province.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience supervising contractors.
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Travel frequently to sites across Ontario.
• Supervise environmental remediation activities.
• Prepare site-specific health and safety plans.
• Conduct field work and maintain field notes.

Skills

Supervising drilling and remediation contractors

Health and safety knowledge

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma in environmental sciences

Job description

Job Description

WSP is a leading professional services firm that provides engineering, advisory, and science‑based solutions. This role is within the Remediation Program Management (RPM) team in Ontario, responsible for supervising environmental remediations and managing field operations across the province.

Opportunity

As an experienced environmental field technician, you will travel frequently to sites across Ontario to oversee remediation activities, conduct field work, supervise contractors, and manage on‑site health and safety procedures. The position requires self‑motivation and strong time‑management, communication, and organizational skills.

Your Impact

• Prepare and adhere to site‑specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to clients, employees, and the public.
• Identify and report potential and existing site hazards, near‑loss incidents, and loss incidents.
• Maintain excellent field notes and handle soil and groundwater samples.
• Carry out field work such as groundwater monitoring and sampling, K‑test data collection and analysis, soil sampling through excavations or borehole drilling, and soil vapour sampling.
• Supervise subcontractors for ground disturbance, utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation.
• Act as the prime contractor overseeing remedial contractors, including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking, and progress reporting.
• File and manage all project‑related field notes, perform data entry, and assist with report preparation.
• Perform and record work tasks efficiently and accurately while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to sites across Ontario for extended periods to complete field tasks.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Minimum three years supervising drilling and remediation contractors.
• Diploma in environmental sciences.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Willingness to learn and ability to work with little supervision.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and a safety‑conscious attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy of field notes.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $69,700 – $92,300
• MB & ON: $63,600 – $87,500
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs. The wage range provided may be subject to change for business purposes.

Safety & Health

Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. Employees are required to comply with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times and with client HSE policies when working at client locations. Some safety‑sensitive positions involve fieldwork in remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather within safe and reasonable limits.

EEO & Accommodations

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and offers accommodations upon request for candidates at all stages of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.