Junior Environmental Geoscientist or Engineer

WSP Canada; Terrace; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Terrace, BC, is seeking a candidate for an environmental consulting role. You will conduct site investigations and be integral to a supportive team culture focused on health and safety. Qualified applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. The role offers competitive salaries, opportunities for career progression, and flexible work options.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Employee-focused benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in environmental consulting.
• Willingness to travel and work in various environmental conditions.
• Eligible to register for professional designation in BC (PEng, PGeo, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Conduct field work, including environmental investigations and drilling.
• Collect, compile data for site assessments and monitoring.
• Support health and safety initiatives as a Zero Harm ambassador.

Skills

Positive and enthusiastic attitude

Self-motivated

Clear communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline

Job description

Terrace, BC

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Terrace, British Columbia. You should have one year of experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation. We can help strengthen your technical and regulatory skills, as you work on multi-disciplinary projects that you will find both challenging and rewarding. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You are a champion of Health & Safety initiatives, being an ambassador for our Zero Harm safety culture - this is always your top priority, as it is ours
• You stand with us in our promotion of Inclusion & Diversity, so that all of our colleagues feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work each day
• You are eager to conduct field work, including soil, groundwater, vapour, surface water, and/or sediment investigations, environmental drilling, monitoring programs, and overseeing site remediation, as well as completing site visits to monitor the safety of our people
• You are responsible for data collection, compilation, and some reporting for phased environmental site assessments, remediation, and site monitoring
• You are well-supported by your colleagues from various disciplines and levels, helping you be successful in reaching your personal and project goals
• You are taking the next step in kick-starting your career!

What You'll Bring To WSP

• A positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude, and a willingness to both learn and share your knowledge
• Self-motivated, willing to be flexible and nimble, and able to think outside the box
• A bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline
• Eligible to register in a relevant professional designation registered in BC such as a PEng, PGeo, PAg, PChem, or an RPBio once you gain the required experience.
• A minimum of one year of experience in environmental consulting
• Keen to be introduced to new computing programs, methodologies, and field equipment/techniques
• Clear and demonstrated communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• A clean Driver's Abstract
• Willing to travel.

Salary range (in British Columbia): $55,400 to $98,300

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.