Remediation Project Manager

WSP in Canada; Terrace; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking a Remediation Project Manager to lead contaminated site projects with a dedicated RPM team. You will collaborate with project coordinators, PMs, and field staff to drive regulatory closure on downstream sites.

You bring a university degree in engineering or environmental sciences, at least five years in contaminated site assessment, strong health and safety focus, and a proactive client-oriented approach. This role offers growth on major projects across Canada.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in engineering or environmental sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and downstream experience is an asset with three years of project management experience.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace.
• Strong field experience is considered an asset.
• Understanding of the BC Environmental Management Act/Contaminated Sites Regulation.
• Professional designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team, working with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors, or Technical Leads, as well as Field Technicians, Scientists, and Engineers.
• Maintain a strong commitment to health and safety across projects.
• Provide client-centric consulting services and develop proposals and cost estimates.
• Organize schedules for field staff and subcontractors, gather data, and write conclusions and recommendations.
• Manage project accounting and ensure reporting aligns with Master Services Agreements.
• Mentor junior staff on environmental protocols and conduct site inspections.
• Communicate with clients to confirm needs are addressed and projects progress with high quality.
• Support Remediation Program Management Group with safety, project management, completion, and client service.

Skills

Health & safety

Project management

Field experience

Environmental protocols

Education

Engineering or environmental sciences degree

Job description

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

Your Impact Starts Here - Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

WSP's RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast to coast. The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.

We're expanding and seeking a Remediation Project Manager. This role involves working with a dedicated team to manage contaminated downstream sites to achieve regulatory closure and support works on operating midstream sites.

Your Impact

• You collaborate within a team, working alongside Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors or Technical Leads, as well as Field Technicians, Scientists, and Engineers.
• You have a strong commitment to health and safety, and steward best health and safety practices throughout your projects.
• You have a client centric mind set and strive to provide excellent consulting services to clients.
• You create proposals and cost estimates, organize schedules for field staff and subcontractors, gather data, and write reports that include conclusions and recommendations.
• You manage project accounting and ensure tracking and reporting follow the terms outlined in WSP's Master Services Agreements.
• You mentor junior staff on environmental protocols and conduct site inspections to uphold safety and technical standards.
• You communicate with clients to confirm their needs are addressed and that projects and proposals proceed with high quality.
• You support fellow members of the Remediation Program Management Group, sharing responsibilities related to health and safety, project management, completion, and client service.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree or college diploma in engineering or environmental sciences.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and downstream experience is considered an asset with three years of project management experience.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.
• Strong field experience is considered an asset.
• Understanding of the BC Environmental Management Act/Contaminated Sites Regulation.
• Professional designation is preferred.

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'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

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $80,800 – $107,000

MB & ON: $73,700 – $101,500

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $73,000 – $96,900

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

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.

We'll 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. Full details here. 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.