Intermediate Technical Report Author, Contaminated Sites

WSP in Canada; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 63,600 - 87,500; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is looking for a Technical Report Author to join their Remediation Program Management team. This role is based in British Columbia and involves evaluating risks and advising on contaminated sites affected by hydrocarbons. The successful candidate will produce high-quality technical reports and work closely with Project Managers and Field Technicians.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Geoscience or Engineering and possess 4 to 6 years of relevant experience. Strong technical writing skills and knowledge of BC Contaminated Sites Regulation are essential.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and remediation.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector is an asset.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in team projects supporting Managers and Technicians.
• Produce technical reports for environmental assessments.
• Prepare regulatory documentation and QA/QC laboratory data.
• Generate tables and regulatory checklists for project needs.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Statistical analysis

Interpersonal and communication skills

Training team members

Knowledge of BC Contaminated Sites Regulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience or Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

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

• 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

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 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.

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 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 .