Intermediate Technical Report Author, Contaminated Sites

WSP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 69,700 - 92,300; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Technical Report Author to join their Remediation Program Management team in Canada. In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers and Field Technicians to produce high-quality technical reports for environmental projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 4 to 6 years of experience in contaminated site assessments, and strong technical writing skills. Competitive compensation packages are offered based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of direct experience in contaminated site assessments, site monitoring and remediation.
• Working knowledge of the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality written technical reports for environmental projects.
• Prepare Site closure documentation.
• Generate regulatory checklists and forms.

Skills

Geoscience and/or Engineering

Contaminated site assessments

Technical writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Analytical software

Job description

The Opportunity

WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast to coast.The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.

WSP has a new opportunity for a Technical Report Author to join our Remediation Program Management team based in British Columbia. This opportunity will allow you to evaluate risk and advise on contaminated sites impacted by hydrocarbons (diesel, gasoline, crude oil etc.). It is expected that you are self‑motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.

Your Impact Starts Here

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high‑profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

Your Impact

• Participation in a team environment, working closely with and supporting Project Managers and Field Technicians.
• Produce high quality written technical reports in support of large and small environmental site assessment, monitoring and remediation projects.
• Preparation of Site closure documentation (detailed site investigations, regulatory forms).
• QA/QC laboratory data then generate tables.
• Compare the results to site‑specific regulatory guidelines and/or protocols for reporting needs for the various Project Coordinators, Project Managers and Project Directors.
• Generate and QA/QC regulatory checklists, forms and other documents in support of reporting requirements to meet the site‑specific project needs of provincial Contaminated Site Regulations, protocols and/or Guidelines.
• Create, execute and revise work plans to meet Project Manager’s needs.

The skills that set you apart

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Geoscience and/or Engineering).
• 4 to 6 years of direct experience in contaminated site assessments, site monitoring and remediation.
• Working knowledge of the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and relevant Protocols and Technical Guidance documents.
• Experience with statistical analysis using common analytical software.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace and possess a safety conscious attitude.
• Ability to work patiently with and help train less experienced team members.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and key judgment skills.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector will be an asset.

Preference will be given to those individuals with more extensive experience with respect to soil and groundwater monitoring programs, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, site remediation, provincial Contaminated Site checklists, forms and protocols. And, have related field experience.

Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $69,700 – $92,300
• MB & ON: $63,600 – $87,500
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600

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.