Intermediate Technician, Environmental

WSP USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our Remediation Program Management team in Ontario. Travel across the province to supervise environmental remediations, conduct field work, supervise contractors, and ensure on-site health and safety procedures.

With at least 3 years of supervising drilling and remediation contractors and a diploma in environmental sciences, you bring a safety‑minded approach, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Diploma in environmental sciences required.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience supervising drilling and remediation contractors.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude with ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and safety-conscious mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail in field notes.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Willingness to travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate risks.
• Identifying and reporting site hazards and loss incidents.
• Maintaining field notes and collecting soil and groundwater samples.
• Carrying out fieldwork including groundwater monitoring and borehole activities.
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance, drilling, and site tasks.
• Overseeing remedial contractors and tracking waste and progress.
• Coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and field equipment.
• Recording work tasks accurately while complying with standards and regulations.
• Traveling to sites across Ontario for multiple days to complete tasks.

Skills

Drilling supervision

Remediation supervision

Safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Diploma in environmental sciences

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

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.

We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

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.

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 full-time opportunity for an environmental field technician to join our Remediation Program Management team in Ontario. This opportunity will allow you to travel frequently to sites across the province to supervise environmental remediations, conduct field work, supervise contractors, and manage on-site health and safety procedures. It is expected that you are self-motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.

Your Impact

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, clients, employees, and the public.
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents.
• Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples.
• Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soil sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, drilling investigations, etc.).
• Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation.
• Overseeing remedial contractors, including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting.
• Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs.
• Filing and managing all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation.
• Performing and recording work tasks, as requested, efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Travelling to sites across Ontario for multiple days to complete field tasks.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Minimum 3 years of work experience that includes supervising drilling and remediation contractors.
• Diploma in environmental sciences.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work with little supervision.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and a safety conscious attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel for work.

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 – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60,100 – $79,600

MB & ON: $54,800 – $75,400

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54,200 – $72,000

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

#WSP_RPM

At WSP , we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP , you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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 (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety) .

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 (https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies) .