Intermediate Air Quality Instrumentation Technician

WSP Canada; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 83,097,000 - 111,464,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodations available

Flexible field schedule

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking an Intermediate Air Quality Instrumentation Technician to advance ambient air monitoring programs across Alberta and the Prairies. You will take ownership of field monitoring activities, mentor junior staff, and ensure instrumentation systems operate reliably and accurately in a field setting.

You will leverage your instrumentation background to troubleshoot and calibrate complex equipment, set up monitoring stations, and document calibration and maintenance activities for

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in air quality or environmental monitoring, with responsibility for instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting.
• Strong working knowledge of ambient air monitoring analyzers, sensors, and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead calibration, operation, and maintenance of continuous ambient air monitoring instrumentation to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.
• Independently deploy, operate, and recover intermittent and passive air sampling equipment across multiple field sites.
• Set up, configure, and maintain continuous air monitoring stations, including analyzers, power systems, telemetry, and data loggers.
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and protecting data integrity.
• Prepare and review detailed field documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs, supporting downstream data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

Air quality monitoring

Data acquisition

Field engineering

Instrumentation Technology

Education

Instrumentation Engineering Technology

Instrumentation & Controls

Tools

Air analyzers

Sensors

Data loggers

Diagnostic tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity.

You want to do meaningful work alongside 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

Your impact starts here - As an Intermediate Air Quality Instrumentation Technician, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality ambient air monitoring programs that support environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and sustainable development across Alberta and the broader Prairies & North region.

You’ll work as part of WSP's Environmental Management team, taking ownership of complex field monitoring activities, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring instrumentation systems operate reliably and accurately. This role is well suited for a technically strong professional with a solid instrumentation background who thrives in field-based environments and takes pride in producing defensible environmental data.

Your Impact

• Lead calibration, operation, and maintenance of continuous ambient air monitoring instrumentation to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance
• Independently deploy, operate, and recover intermittent and passive air sampling equipment across multiple field sites
• Set up, configure, and maintain continuous air monitoring stations, including analyzers, power systems, telemetry, and data loggers
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and protecting data integrity
• Prepare and review detailed field documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs, supporting downstream data analysis and reporting

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, or a closely related technical discipline
• Demonstrated experience in air quality or environmental monitoring, with responsibility for instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting
• Strong working knowledge of ambient air monitoring analyzers, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• High level of mechanical and technical aptitude, with confidence using diagnostic tools and electronic test equipment
• Proven ability to work independently in the field, while supporting and guiding junior technicians as needed

Why Choose WSP?

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: $29.00 - $38.90 per hour

MB & ON: $26.40 - $36.90 per hour

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $26.20 - $35.30 per hour

Disclosure:

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 Shape the Future?

Join WSP and take the next step in your technical career. Bring your instrumentation expertise, field leadership, and problem-solving mindset to projects that make a measurable difference for communities and the environment. 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.

Join us.

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 .