Principal Contaminated Sites Specialist

WSP in Canada; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a senior leader in environmental investigation and remediation. With 10-15 years of experience, you will champion health and safety initiatives while leading diverse projects across sectors like mining and transportation. This role offers a chance to mentor others and drive innovation within a dedicated team. The company values collaboration and inclusion, ensuring that all team members feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Relevant professional designation registered in BC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute projects at contaminated sites for various sectors.
• Provide technical and regulatory advice to clients.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Health & Safety Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Geoscience

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Vancouver, BC, as a proven leader in environmental investigation and remediation. As a registered professional in BC, with 10-15 years of experience in this field, and ideally a Contaminated Sites Approved Professional, you will be part of our growing team meeting our client needs around the BC province. You can continue to grow your career at WSP, and if you are someone who understands our clients’ needs and can respond with innovation and added value, then you might be the perfect fit.

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 a senior leader, working with the BC team to win work, where you will lead, plan and execute projects at contaminated sites for sectors including mining, oil and gas, transportation, and government agencies
• You have diverse fieldwork experience, project management expertise, and a desire to mentor others, providing guidance and technical advice to foster and develop the BC team
• You are able to leverage your experience to bring forth best practices, innovation, efficiencies, and ideas to the wider BC team
• You work closely with various practitioners including our Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals, accessing a team with deep technical knowledge and expertise
• You direct projects from proposal to implementation, including proposal preparation, contract review, project delivery, financial control, and client relationship management to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality
• You possess excellent interpersonal skills that you will leverage to empower your colleagues
• You are well-supported by colleagues from various disciplines and levels, helping you succeed in reaching your personal and project goals
• You are taking the next step in advancing your career!

What You'll Bring To WSP

Recognizing that not everyone will tick all the boxes, here are some key qualities you will bring:

• A positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn and share knowledge
• You are self-motivated, flexible, nimble, and able to think outside the box
• You hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Biology, or a related discipline
• You have a minimum of 10-15 years of experience in environmental consulting
• You have a relevant professional designation registered in BC such as P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag., P.Chem., or R.P.Bio.
• You are (or interested/eligible to become) a member of the Society of Contaminated Sites Approved Professionals of British Columbia
• You have proven experience providing technical and regulatory advice to clients and conducting senior reviews of project deliverables
• You have demonstrated leadership in managing project teams, with excellent communication skills both internally and externally
• You hold a clean Driver’s Abstract and are willing to travel occasionally

Compensation

Expected Salary (British Columbia): $122,500 to $187,200

The final salary may vary based on education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, and organizational needs. The salary range may be subject to change.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms, committed to future-proofing our cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members globally and over 12,000 in Canada, we are involved in environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering, sustainable transportation, resource extraction, and renewable energy projects.

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

Note: Health and Safety is a core value at WSP. Compliance with our HSE policies and client policies is mandatory. Offers of employment are contingent upon the ability to perform key physical tasks, including working in environmental conditions such as remote areas, alone, and in inclement weather. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request. We are committed to employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.