Intermediate Environmental Scientist

Posted 4 days ago

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Job Description

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The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here - Join our Prairies & North Environmental Management team as an Intermediate Environmental Scientist, where you'll contribute directly to the assessment, management, and remediation of contaminated sites across diverse northern and prairie landscapes. Your scientific expertise will help clients make informed decisions that protect land, water, and communities.

Your Impact

Lead and deliver Phase I-III Environmental Site Assessments for contaminated sites-including historical reviews, intrusive investigations, and contaminant delineation.
Plan and execute field programs for soil, groundwater, sediment, and surface water sampling to support contaminated site characterization.
Analyze environmental data to develop conceptual site models, identify contamination pathways, and support human health and ecological risk assessments.
Support the design and implementation of remediation strategies aligned with client objectives, regulatory requirements, and site-specific conditions.
Prepare clear, defensible, and timely technical reports that inform environmental liability evaluations, permitting, and redevelopment decisions.
Work collaboratively with hydrogeologists, engineers, risk assessors, and Indigenous and community partners on multidisciplinary contaminated site projects.
Contribute to environmental protection plans and mitigation approaches that reduce impacts during investigation and remediation activities.
Support clients in navigating provincial and federal contaminated sites regulations across the Prairies & North.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring 3-6 years of applied experience in contaminated sites investigation, remediation, or environmental risk assessment.
You have strong field capabilities and can work safely across remote, northern, and challenging environments.
You are experienced with environmental sampling methods, monitoring programs, and field data management tools.
You understand applicable contaminated sites guidance and regulations within Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and northern territories.
You're comfortable using tools such as environmental databases, and digital field applications to interpret and present environmental data.
You bring a scientific mindset grounded in curiosity, rigor, and a commitment to supporting healthier communities and environments.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

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.
Limitless opportunities start here. Whether across the country or around the globe, we help tailor roles 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.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $33.60 - $45.20
MB & ON: $30.70 - $42.80
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $30.40 - $40.90

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.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.