Junior Engineer / Scientist - Atmospheric Services

WSP Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Vancouver is seeking a Junior Engineer/Scientist to support air quality and decarbonization projects. Key responsibilities include greenhouse gas inventory development, data collection, and technical report preparation. Ideal candidates will have an undergraduate degree in science or engineering and an interest in environmental consulting. The firm offers a salary range of $55,400 - $88,400 and promotes a flexible work culture.

Benefits

Flexibility in work schedule

Top 100 Employer in Canada

Global community of 72,000 talents

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in environmental consulting, particularly air quality and climate change.
• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to drive as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist on air quality, greenhouse gas, and climate change projects.
• Fieldwork including source identification and data collection.
• Prepare technical assessments and reports for Environmental Assessment.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in science, engineering, or sustainability

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:

WSP is seeking a dynamic Junior Engineer/Scientist to assist on air quality, meteorology, greenhouse gas, decarbonization, climate change and noise related projects as part of the Atmospheric Services Team in the Vancouver office.

Your Impact

• Greenhouse gas inventory development and assessment of decarbonization options
• Support decarbonization analysis projects for the resource/heavy industry sectors.
• Field work including source identification, data collection, ambient air quality, meteorological and noise monitoring, (instrument set up, calibration, data acquisition and analysis)
• Preparing technical assessments and reports to support permitting and Environmental Assessment
• Assisting with air quality assessments, as part of a larger group and consists of: emission inventory development, data analysis, calculations, atmospheric dispersion modelling and reporting
• Assisting on multi-disciplinary projects with data analysis and reporting
• Support the integration of sustainable solutions across various projects

The Skills That Set You Apart

• An undergraduate degree in a related field such as science, engineering, sustainability, with a focus on, climate change, air quality decarbonization, etc.
• Experience or interest in environmental consulting, in particular air quality, greenhouse gas, climate change and sustainability fields
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent communication skills written and verbal
• Possess as valid driver's license and the ability to drive as required

Why Choose WSP?

• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
• A global community of 72,000 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'll 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

Compensation

Salary range (in British Columbia): $55,400 - $88,400

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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.

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