Senior Reclamation Specialist

WSP; Edmonton (KY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Reclamation Specialist with a passion for environmental sustainability to lead impactful reclamation projects. This role involves planning and executing projects while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have a strong educational background and over 10 years of relevant experience, making significant contributions to sustainable solutions across Canada.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Virtual healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in land reclamation, preferably in consulting or resource sectors.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal reclamation standards.
• Eligibility for professional designation (e.g., P.Ag., P.Biol., R.P.Bio.).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary reclamation projects from planning through execution.
• Develop site-specific reclamation plans, including soil handling and revegetation.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities to ensure success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Ecology

Job description

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability? Join our Reclamation team and make a real impact!

This is a unique opportunity for a Senior Reclamation Specialist to lead impactful land reclamation projects across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. You'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of experts, guiding complex field programs, mentoring junior staff, and shaping sustainable solutions for our clients. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Western Canada.

Why 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.

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What you can expect to do here :

• You will lead multi-disciplinary reclamation projects from planning through execution and closure.
• You will develop and advance the reclamation team strategy.
• You will develop and implement site-specific reclamation plans, including soil handling, revegetation, erosion control, and habitat restoration.
• You will oversee reclamation activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and client expectations.
• You will prepare technical reports, regulatory submissions, and closure documentation.
• You will collaborate with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and internal teams to ensure project success.
• You will mentor junior and intermediate staff.
• You will contribute to business development through proposal writing and client engagement.

What you'll bring to WSP :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Soil Science, Ecology, or equivalent experience in reclamation.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in land reclamation, preferably in consulting or resource sectors.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal reclamation standards and permitting processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing field programs and supervising contractors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Eligibility for professional designation (e.g., P.Ag., P.Biol., R.P.Bio., or equivalent).

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

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).

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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

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