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WSP Canada

Contaminant Hydrogeologist (Waste)

Posted 12 days ago

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What if you could redefine what's possible?

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here - Are you ready to tackle complex groundwater challenges and shape sustainable water futures across communities? In this Environmental Engineer (Waste) role, you'll work with multidisciplinary experts, advancing environmental science on essential environmental projects.

Your Impact

• Lead environmental compliance monitoring and reporting programs at landfill and contaminated sites.
• Contribute to or lead the design, environmental assessment, permitting and construction administration of landfills, waste processing and transfer facilities.
• Design and oversee field programs-including groundwater and surface water monitoring, landfill gas monitoring, and drilling and monitoring well installation supervision-to deliver high quality data and insights.
• Liaise with clients, laboratories, and partners.
• Prepare clear, defensible, data-driven technical reports that influence waste management infrastructure and environmental management projects.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, engineers, ecologists, and planners to develop integrated solutions that support climate resilience and environmental stewardship.
• Mentor junior engineers and hydrogeologists and contribute to the growth of our waste management practice across the region.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 7-15 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Degree in civil, environmental, or geological engineering, or a related discipline.
• Eligible for or currently holding a P.Eng. designation.
• Experience working on projects within the solid waste sector and familiarity with related environmental regulations.
• Deep technical expertise built through hands-on work in contaminant hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering, contaminant transport, or related domains.
• Strong experience conducting and overseeing environmental field programs, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing landfill compliance monitoring reports.
• Experience in waste program planning and implementation including preparation of integrated waste management plans, recycling plans and waste diversion plans.
• A keen attention to detail and a passion for work that matters to communities and the environment.

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 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 yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $104,100 - $138,000
MB & ON: $95,000 - $130,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $94,100 - $124,900

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.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-04-13

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