Quality Control jobs in Canada

The Opportunity: Our WSP Contaminated Sites team in the Prairies is growing, and we are adding a Senior Environmental Engineer to serve diverse industrial and government clients across Western Canada, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. You will work with a team of experienced professionals including hydrogeologists, engineers, geochemists, and other technical staff.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Flexible Work Policy encourages work-life balance and supports you on and off the job.
• A Canadian success story – we proudly wear the red and white and show the world what Canada offers.
• Enhance the world around you – from the environment to highways, buildings, and terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities – we grow, push ourselves daily, and welcome your ideas and new initiatives.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture, genuinely good people, and humbly doing important work – find out for yourself what it’s like to be part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare, a wellness platform, great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

• Lead the design and preparation of specifications for new or expanding landfill projects, including landfill caps and containment systems for ponds and lagoons.
• Supervise construction activities to ensure projects meet design and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs for liner systems.
• Ensure all project materials and installations comply with industry standards.
• Apply expertise in the beneficial use of collected landfill gas to optimize system performance.
• Develop and finalize design drawings and specifications for landfill gas systems.
• Manage and oversee the installation process of landfill gas systems, ensuring adherence to design plans.
• Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of professionals, providing technical guidance and support.
• Ensure all projects comply with environmental regulations and standards.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and documentation for regulatory compliance and client communication.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and land evaluations.
• Develop and implement strategies for waste management and pollution control.
• Collaborate with clients to create innovative and sustainable landfill gas management solutions.
• Stay informed about the latest industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Oversee, or assist in the preparation of technical proposals including preparing scopes of works and estimates of costs for professional services.

What you can bring to WSP:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental/Civil/Geological Engineering, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the following:
  • Design and preparation or supervision of design drawings, specifications for new or expanding landfills, landfill caps, and natural or synthetic containment systems for ponds and lagoons.
  • Construction oversight of above projects.
  • Field experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance programs for natural and synthetic liner systems.
  • Landfill gas systems including preparation of design drawings and specifications.
  • Oversight of installation of landfill gas systems.
  • Knowledge of beneficial use of collected landfill gas.
• Strong written and oral skills in English.
• Involvement in and supervision of teams of professionals in this field.
• Registration in or ability to register with APEGA or other provincial jurisdictions.
• A minimum of three references will be requested. Examples of written text may be requested.

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.

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).