Senior Environmental Field Technician

WSP; London; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in Ontario seeks an experienced environmental field technician to lead site remediation projects. The role involves supervising subcontractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and conducting environmental assessments. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong organizational skills. Attractive pay and flexible work options are offered, along with a supportive corporate culture.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in subsurface investigations.
• Experience supervising drilling and remediation contractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise environmental remediation fieldwork across Ontario.
• Supervise subcontractors and manage health and safety protocols.
• Conduct groundwater, soil sampling, and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Diploma in Environmental Management or related field

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join our growing Remediation Program Management team in Ontario as an experienced environmental field technician. You’ll travel across the province to lead site remediations, oversee contractors, upskill junior team members, and ensure health and safety protocols are followed. This role is ideal if you’re self-driven and thrive on managing field operations with precision and clear communication.

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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Lead and supervise contaminant hydrogeology and environmental remediation fieldwork across Ontario.
• Supervise subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation.
• Oversee remedial contractors, including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting.
• Conduct groundwater, soil and soil vapour sampling, and K-tests.
• Maintain detailed field notes and contribute to project documentation and reporting.
• Manage on-site health and safety protocols and ensure compliance with site-specific plans.
• Travel frequently to diverse project sites, for multiple days, across the province.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A diploma in environmental management or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in subsurface investigations, and supervising drilling and remediation contractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices and a safety-first mindset.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• A desire to mentor and upskill junior colleagues.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel throughout Ontario.