Intermediate Environmental Scientist and Project Manager

WSP in Australia; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Environmental Scientist and Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in environmental remediation projects while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals. You'll coordinate fieldwork, manage project objectives, and mentor junior staff, all while contributing to meaningful environmental solutions. If you're passionate about the outdoors and eager to grow your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the environmental industry, preferably in remediation.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, manage budgets, and oversee subcontractors.
• Assist in data collection and reporting for environmental assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Assessments

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Intermediate Environmental Scientist and Project Manager

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Job Description

The Remediation Program Management team offers an opportunity to apply your skills within WSP's diverse and expanding team supporting key clients. We seek team members eager to build careers, embrace new opportunities, and contribute innovative ideas to solve major environmental remediation challenges. Develop your career, find mentors within our 67,000-strong company, and engage in technical, client, and project delivery activities. Join us to support our passion for environmental remediation, characterization, and reclamation—saving the planet one site at a time.

Typical Day at WSP as an Intermediate Environmental Scientist

• Apply and expand your technical, client, and project management skills within a Canadian-based firm.
• Understand project objectives, contribute ideas and solutions to project managers, directors, and mentors.
• Coordinate projects, including setting up field work, preparing instructions and safety plans, managing budgets and schedules, overseeing subcontractors, and maintaining project files.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting for environmental assessments, remediation, and monitoring.
• Grow your career through mentorship and planning with multiple mentors.
• Participate in a client-specific delivery team of 10-20 members, leveraging the broader RPM group's expertise.
• Engage with Practice Area Networks for complex technical issues across locations including Australia and Malaysia.
• Complete fieldwork assignments in Western Canada (up to 40%) and lead or contribute to challenging environmental projects.

Apply today and transform challenges into opportunities.

Qualities and Qualifications

You are someone who:

• Loves the outdoors but also thrives in office settings (up to 60%).
• Has excellent communication skills and naturally coordinates activities with others.
• Enjoys mentoring junior staff in environmental assessments.
• Is eager to learn continuously.

You possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience in the environmental industry.
• Experience related to upstream oil and gas is a plus.

About Us

WSP is a leading global professional services firm dedicated to future-proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 employees worldwide, our Canadian team of 12,000+ is involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering, and sustainable development projects.

We value our people, uphold a strong reputation, foster collaboration, and challenge the status quo. Our culture empowers accountability and growth.

Please Note

Health and Safety are core values at WSP. Compliance with our HSE policies is mandatory, especially for safety-sensitive fieldwork roles. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.