Social Scientist - Environmental Impact and Engagement

WSP Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Top 100 Employer in Canada (2026)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

WSP Canada is seeking an Intermediate Social Scientist to join our BC Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team on a full-time basis. Based in Vancouver with a flexible hybrid work arrangement, the role focuses on socio-economic impact assessments, public engagement, and research across sectors including infrastructure and energy.

You will conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, support Indigenous and public engagement activities, and help develop management plans meeting

Qualifications

• University degree in social science, natural resource management, or related field.
• Demonstrated social science research skills: surveys, interviews, focus groups.
• Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Support socio-economic and land and marine use assessments across sectors (infrastructure, energy, mining, oil & gas).
• Support secondary research, primary data collection, and field work with diverse stakeholders.
• Analyze and report on socio-economic research findings.

Skills

Social science background

Team collaboration

Indigenous engagement experience

Travel availability

Communication skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

University degree in social science or related field

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

WSP Canada is seeking an Intermediate Social Scientist to join our BC Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team on a full-time basis. Based in Vancouver with a flexible hybrid work arrangement, the role focuses on socio-economic impact assessments, public engagement, and research across sectors including infrastructure and energy.

You will conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection, support Indigenous and public engagement activities, and help develop management plans meeting