Junior Environmental Professional

WSP; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Junior Environmental Professional, where you will engage in meaningful fieldwork across Saskatchewan, enhancing environmental safety and sustainability. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development, allowing you to contribute to impactful projects while prioritizing health and safety. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you will be part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. If you are passionate about environmental sciences and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Programs

Savings Plans

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in environmental sciences required.
• Strong health and safety awareness and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare site-specific health and safety plans.
• Conduct fieldwork including groundwater monitoring and soil sampling.
• Maintain detailed field notes and assist with data entry.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Health and Safety Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Environmental Sciences

Job description

Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has a full-time opportunity for a Junior Environmental Professional to join our Contaminated Lands team based in Saskatoon or Winnipeg. This role involves frequent travel across Saskatchewan to conduct environmental field work and manage on-site health and safety procedures. When not in the field, you will learn to prepare for fieldwork programs, contribute to technical reports, and develop project coordination skills. Candidates should be self-motivated, prioritize health and safety, and possess strong time management and communication skills.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy supports work-life balance, encouraging you to prioritize personal well-being.
• We are a Canadian success story, proud to showcase what Canada has to offer.
• Join us in enhancing the world around us through projects impacting the environment, infrastructure, and terrain.
• We offer outstanding career opportunities as we grow and innovate, welcoming your ideas and new approaches.
• Be part of a collaborative culture with genuinely good people doing meaningful work. Discover what it's like to be part of our journey.

We provide attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare and wellness programs, savings plans, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Prepare and follow site-specific health and safety plans to minimize risks.
• Identify and report hazards and incidents on-site.
• Maintain detailed field notes and handle soil and groundwater samples.
• Conduct fieldwork such as groundwater monitoring, soil sampling, borehole drilling, and supervision of subcontractors, under guidance.
• Coordinate project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs.
• Manage project-related field notes, assist with data entry, and contribute to report writing.
• Complete tasks efficiently and accurately, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
• Travel across Saskatchewan for multiple days to complete field tasks.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or diploma in environmental sciences.
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and ability to work independently.
• Strong health and safety awareness and a safety-conscious mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with attention to detail in field notes.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel for work.
• Professional certification eligibility is an asset.