Environmental Scientist

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The Opportunity

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.

WSP has a new opportunity for an Contaminated Sites Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our Remediation Program Management team based in Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg or Regina. This new opportunity will allow you to coordinate and conduct field work related to monitoring, investigating, remediating contaminated sites impacted by hydrocarbons (diesel, gasoline crude oil etc.) fertilizers and metals, as well as prepare technical reports. It is expected that you are self-motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.

Your Impact

• Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP clients, employees and the public.
• Project coordination including set-up of field work programs, preparation of field work instructions, budget and schedule management and subcontractor management.
• Conducting occasional field work including soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment investigations, monitoring programs and overseeing site remediation.
• Participation in a team environment, working closely with and supporting Project Managers and Field Technicians.
• Preparing proposals, including development of work scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for senior review.
• Completing and assisting in data collection, compilation, interpretation and reporting for phased environmental site assessment, remediation and site monitoring.
• Preparing technical reports for review by senior staff.
• Mentoring junior staff in conducting environmental site assessments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in related field (sciences and/or Engineering).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in contaminated site assessments.
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.
• Remedial excavation experience is required.
• Previous experience with soil and ground water sampling.
• Understanding of the Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Environmental regulations.
• Professional designation is preferred.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector will be an asset.
• Preference will be given to those individuals with more extensive experience with respect to soil and groundwater monitoring programs, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, site remediation, and provincial regulations.

Why Choose WSP?

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• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $60,100 - $79,600

MB & ON: $54,800 - $75,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $54,200 - $72,000

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 with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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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 .