Environmental Engineer/Scientist

The Opportunity:

Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for an engineer or environmental scientist with 3- 5 years of experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout Northern Canada Territories . The position is one of three in 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.

A day in the life:

• 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.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.
• Minimum 3- 5 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.
• Professional designation or a professional in training, is preferred.