Intermediate Environmental Scientist and Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is looking for an Intermediate Environmental Scientist and Project Manager to join their team in Edmonton. In this role, you will coordinate environmental remediation projects, engage in outdoor fieldwork, and mentor junior staff while contributing to innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the environmental industry.
• Experience related to the upstream oil and gas industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, manage budgets and schedules.
• Assist in data collection, compilation, interpretation, and reporting for environmental assessments.
• Participate in client-specific delivery teams.

Skills

Communication

Project Coordination

Data Collection

Mentoring

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 growing environment, supporting key clients. We seek team members eager to build their careers, embrace new opportunities, and contribute innovative ideas to solve major environmental remediation challenges. Develop your career with mentorship from within our 67,000-strong company, engaging in technical, client, and project delivery activities that interest you. Join us and 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 delivery skills within a Canadian-based firm.
• Identify project objectives clearly, and communicate your ideas and solutions to project managers, directors, and mentors.
• Coordinate projects, including setting up field work programs, preparing instructions and safety plans, managing budgets and schedules, overseeing subcontractors, and maintaining project files.
• Assist in data collection, compilation, interpretation, and reporting for environmental assessments, remediation, and site monitoring.
• Grow your career through mentorship and diverse project experiences.
• Participate in a client-specific delivery team of 10-20 members, leveraging the broader RPM group expertise.
• Engage with Practice Area Networks (PAN) for complex technical issues, drawing on global experience.
• Enjoy outdoor fieldwork in Western Canada (up to 40%).
• Lead or contribute to challenging environmental projects in Western Canada.

Qualities and Qualifications

You are someone who :

• Loves the outdoors but also thrives in an office environment (up to 60%).
• Has excellent communication skills and is comfortable coordinating activities.
• Enjoys mentoring and training junior staff in environmental assessments.
• Has a passion for learning.

Qualifications include :

• At least 3 years of experience in the environmental industry.
• Experience related to the upstream oil and gas industry is an asset.

About WSP

WSP is a leading professional services firm dedicated to future-proofing cities and environments. With over 65,000 employees worldwide, we work across various sectors including environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering, and renewable energy.

Our values include valuing our people and reputation, fostering collaboration, challenging the status quo, and maintaining an empowering culture with accountability.

Health and Safety are core values at WSP. Compliance with our HSE policies and client-specific safety policies is mandatory. Employment offers are contingent on the ability to perform physical tasks required for fieldwork, including working in remote or adverse environmental conditions.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request. We are committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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