Project Coordinator - Environmental Liability Assessment

WSP USA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP, a leading global engineering and environmental services firm, is seeking a Project Coordinator to support remediation and liability assessment projects across Canada. You will act as the operational backbone for multi‑disciplinary teams, bringing structure, clarity, and financial discipline to ensure safe, efficient, and ethical project delivery.

The role requires 3–5+ years in project coordination within environmental consulting, with strong MS 365 skills, Excel expertise, and experience

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in business administration, engineering technology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in project coordination or project administration, ideally within environmental consulting, liability assessment, or remediation environments.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint/Teams).
• Experience supporting project financials, including budget tracking, forecasts, WIP/AR, invoicing, purchase orders, and change management.
• Advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, lookups); familiarity with dashboards/Power BI is a plus.
• Exposure to project controls concepts (EAC, variance analysis); experience with ERP (Oracle) or MS Project is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project plans, schedules, and meetings across multiple liability assessment and remediation projects.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes; track decisions and close actions.
• Manage document control and QA/QC for proposals, liability assessments, work plans, and reports.
• Standardize SharePoint/Teams file structures for version control and data integrity.
• Support data organization and presentation; develop trackers and dashboards.
• Prepare cost estimates for liability assessments by defining scope and assumptions.
• Monitor technical report progress; coordinate reviews and mitigate schedule risks.
• Track project financials including budgets, forecasts, and invoices; support timely billing.

Skills

Communication

MS 365

Project budgeting

Multi-tasking

Excel (Pivot/Lookups)

Power BI (asset)

Education

Post‑secondary diploma or degree in business administration/engineering technology/environmental science

Tools

SharePoint/Teams

MS Project

Oracle ERP

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

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

Build Impact With Us

Join our Remediation Program Management (RPM) team and play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high‑profile liability assessment and environmental remediation projects across Canada. As a Project Coordinator , you will be the operational backbone of multi‑disciplinary project teams—bringing structure, clarity, and financial discipline to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with integrity.

Your Impact

• Coordinate project plans, schedules, and meetings across multiple concurrent liability assessment and remediation projects.
• Prepare meeting agendas and minutes, track decisions, and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Manage document control and QA/QC processes for proposals, liability assessments, work plans, and technical reports.
• Standardize and maintain SharePoint and Teams file structures to support version control, audit readiness, and data integrity.
• Support data organization and presentation, including developing trackers, dashboards, and presentation materials.
• Prepare cost estimates for liability assessments by defining scope, assumptions, and alignment with project and client expectations.
• Track technical report progress, coordinate reviews, and proactively identify and mitigate schedule risks.
• Monitor and control project financials, including budgets, forecasts, variances, commitments, WIP, AR, purchase orders, and invoices—escalating risks early and supporting timely billing.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Post‑secondary diploma or degree in business administration, engineering technology, environmental science, or a related discipline.
• 3–5+ years of experience in project coordination or project administration, ideally within environmental consulting, liability assessment, or remediation environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and perform effectively in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven settings.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint/Teams.
• Experience supporting project financials, including budget tracking, forecasts, WIP/AR, invoicing, purchase orders, and change management.
• Advanced Excel capabilities (e.g., pivot tables, lookups); familiarity with dashboards or Power BI is an asset.
• Exposure to project controls concepts such as EAC and variance analysis; experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) or scheduling tools (MS Project) is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, quality, and ethical conduct, with strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

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 & YK: $60,100 – $79,600

MB & ON: $54,800 – $75,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $53,100 – $73,000

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.

#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.

Join us.

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) .