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Job Description

The Opportunity:

The Remediation Program Management team at WSP is currently seeking a Junior Environmental Scientist or Technician to join our rapidly growing group in Edmonton, Alberta. The role will work closely with our team of environmental professionals and will be integral in providing support for our ongoing environmental projects including environmental monitoring, assessment, remediation and reclamation projects. The position involves working in a close-knit team of dedicated professionals and you will be responsible for planning and carrying out field assessment and data collection and presenting your findings in reports. This role will focus primarily on our upstream oil and gas portfolio.

Why choose 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.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will assist with planning and execution of Phase I, II and III Environmental Site Assessments, detailed site assessments, remediation, and groundwater monitoring;
• You will perform field assignments as designed by Project Managers and Technical Advisors;
• You will collaborate with project technicians, scientists, contractors and other field personnel to complete on-site environmental project tasks;
• You will be involved in collection and documentation of pertinent field data according to industry standards and WSP protocols and procedures;
• You will be communicating with clients, service companies, laboratories, government and partners regarding project tasks;
• You will assist with the preparation of technical reports;
• You will ensure implementation of corporate and client safety programs on all projects;
• Other duties as assigned or required in your role.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• University degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering or related discipline;
• A desire to work outdoors and understand office work is also an integral part of the role;
• Excellent communication skills and pro-active problem solving skills;
• Love to learn;
• Eligible for membership in a professional organization (APEGA, AIA, ASPB) is an asset;
• Understanding of current provincial and federal regulatory remediation guidelines and directives;
• Strong soil characterization and vegetation identification skills;
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions;
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work.

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.