Environmental Scientist

WSP • Calgary, AB

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About The Position

Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and
rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity
to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that
are changing the landscape of our world.

WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The
team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project
managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing
contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically
focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12
months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We
specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and
remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast
to coast. The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful
candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of
field work efficiently and effectively.   

Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for an Engineer or
Environmental Scientist with 4-6 years of experience to work in a
multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout
Northern Canada Territories. The position is for the Remediation Program
Management (RPM) team which has offices across Canada.  This role will include
the planning and preparation of two annual field programs, the participation in
the field programs and the preparation of reports following each field program. 
You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits
that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to
vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate
in employee resource groups, and more.

Requirements

• University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.
• Minimum 4-6 years of field experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Experience working in remote location and/or camp setting, experience working in the territories is considered a strong asset.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.
• Strong field experience and willingness to work as a team in remote settings.
• Your technical ability to troubleshoot and brainstorm to ensure environmental data collected meet project objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation or a professional in training, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
• You work collaboratively with your team to prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans for the field programs.
• You train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc. as well as on site specific health and safety.
• You prepare compile data for, and write, reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
• You work with and provide support to other members of the RPM Team in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion and client service responsibilities.  
• You work in the field in remote location during two field programs (winter and summer). During those field programs, you work in shifts of approximately two weeks on and two weeks holiday to a maximum of three shifts.

Benefits

• 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.
• Limitlessopportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level