Senior Water Quality Scientist / Engineer

WSP Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Canada seeks a Senior Water Quality Scientist / Engineer to lead a dynamic water quality assessment team in western Canada. You will guide complex permitting, monitoring, and assessment across mining, municipal, and oil & gas sectors, shaping growth of the water quality practice.

You will mentor staff, oversee field programs, and collaborate across hydrology, geochemistry, and aquatic health to deliver defensible outcomes for clients with a focus on continuous improvement and health & safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or related field (M.Sc. or higher preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water quality and environmental assessment.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian environmental assessment and permitting processes.
• Experience designing aquatic effects monitoring and water quality programs.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets for water quality work.
• Direct integrated project delivery across aquatic disciplines.
• Oversee field program design and execution including baseline studies and monitoring.
• Analyze and interpret complex water and sediment quality datasets with quality control.
• Represent projects in regulatory reviews, hearings, and stakeholder engagements.
• Build client relationships and support business development.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff to build technical capability.
• Champion health, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Water quality analysis

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Regulatory engagement

Data interpretation

Project scoping & scheduling

Client relationship building

Mentoring junior staff

Aquatic effects monitoring

Education

M.Sc. or higher in Chemistry/Environmental Science/Environmental Engineering/Water Resources

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 - Build the Future with Us

As a Senior Water Quality Scientist / Engineer, you'll join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary water quality assessment team of over 30 scientists, modellers, and aquatic toxicologists known for delivering high-quality, technically robust work across a diverse project portfolio.

Based in western Canada, this hybrid role can be located in Saskatoon, Calgary, or Edmonton. You'll lead complex permitting, monitoring, and assessment initiatives across the mining, municipal, and oil & gas sectors, while helping shape the growth and technical excellence of our water quality practice.

Your Impact

• Lead the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets for water quality and environmental assessment work
• Direct integrated project delivery, ensuring alignment across aquatic disciplines such as hydrology, geochemistry, and aquatic health
• Oversee the design and execution of field programs, including baseline studies, construction monitoring, and environmental effects monitoring
• Analyze and interpret complex water and sediment quality datasets, ensuring strong quality control and defensible outcomes
• Represent projects as a subject matter expert in regulatory reviews, hearings, and stakeholder engagements
• Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development and strategic growth initiatives
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff, fostering technical capability and consulting excellence
• Champion a strong culture of health, safety, and continuous improvement

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related field (M.Sc. or higher preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in water quality and environmental assessment
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-quality work in a consulting environment
• Strong knowledge of Canadian environmental assessment and permitting processes
• Experience designing and implementing aquatic effects monitoring and water quality programs
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing others

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 & YT: $110,600 - $146,500
• MB & ON: $100,900 - $139,000
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $99,900 - $132,700

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

Ready to lead impactful water quality projects and shape sustainable outcomes across Canada? Bring your expertise, curiosity, and ambition to a team that values innovation, collaboration, and purpose.

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.

Please 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 .