Intermediate Environmental Engineer

WSP; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking an experienced environmental consultant to join their Earth & Environment team. You will be responsible for delivering contaminated site investigations and remediation programs, supporting various sectors including mining and government. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in environmental consulting. This position offers flexible working options and promotes sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, focus on contaminated sites or mine closure.
• Actively working toward a professional engineering designation.
• Proven project management skills including budgeting and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver contaminated site investigations and remediation programs.
• Support clients in mining, oil and gas, transportation sectors.
• Interpret field data and contribute to technical reports.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Contaminated sites focus

Project management

Field experience

BC environmental legislation

Sustainability

Education

Professional designation in Engineering

Job description

Description

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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.
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The Opportunity

Open to various locations in British Columbia and Yukon!

Shape the World Around You – Join our vibrant Earth & Environment team in British Columbia, where you’ll contribute to projects that protect natural landscapes, support community development, and drive sustainable solutions. You’ll work alongside marine biologists, geophysicists, geotechnical engineers, and other experts on multidisciplinary initiatives that matter.

Your Impact

• Deliver contaminated site investigations and remediation programs across BC
• Support clients in mining, oil and gas, transportation, ports & harbours, and government sectors
• Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines and geographies to solve complex environmental challenges
• Interpret field data and contribute to high-quality technical reports and project deliverables
• Apply provincial and federal contaminated sites criteria to ensure regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on contaminated sites and/or mine closure
• Professional designation in Engineering or actively working toward one
• Proven project management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination
• Extensive field experience and strong health and safety awareness
• Familiarity with BC environmental legislation and remediation methods
• Passion for sustainability and a collaborative mindset

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 – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
• Limitless opportunities start here – tailor your role to match your ambition
• Flexible work, real balance – we support your life in and out of work
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work