Geochemist

WSP USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Alberta is seeking a geochemist to contribute to impactful projects in the oil sands region. The role involves conducting field investigations, data interpretation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should hold a degree in geochemistry or a related field and have a strong interest in fieldwork. Join a company that values inclusion, flexible work policies, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work options

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Interest in fieldwork and industrial or remote environments.
• Familiarity with geochemical sampling methods and analysis tools.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Support geochemical investigations related to oil sands development.
• Conduct laboratory and desktop analysis to interpret data.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Geochemical expertise

Field investigations

Data interpretation

Environmental assessments

Collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

University degree in geochemistry, geology, earth sciences, or related field

Tools

AquaChem

PHREEQC

Job description

The Opportunity

As a geochemist with WSP, you’ll be part of a collaborative team working on impactful environmental projects in Alberta’s oil sands region. You’ll apply your geochemical expertise to support field investigations, data interpretation, and environmental assessments that shape sustainable resource development.

Why choose 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. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• A Canadian success story – we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• 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 to be greater than yesterday – we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here

• You’ll support geochemical investigations related to oil sands development, including sampling of soil, water, and tailings.

• You’ll conduct laboratory and desktop analysis to interpret geochemical data and contribute to environmental reporting.

• You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hydrogeologists, engineers, and environmental scientists.

• You’ll contribute to technical deliverables for clients and regulatory bodies, ensuring quality and compliance.

• You’ll occasionally participate in field work while adhering to WSP’s safety and quality standards.

What you’ll bring to WSP

• University degree in geochemistry, geology, earth sciences, or a related field.

• Interest in fieldwork and working in industrial or remote environments.

• Familiarity with geochemical sampling methods and analysis tools.

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites.

• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with AquaChem, PHREEQC or similar software is an asset.

• Enthusiasm to grow within a leading environmental consulting firm and contribute to meaningful projects.

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, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

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 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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.