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WSP Canada

Environmental Project Manager

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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

Are you ready to take on some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you'll collaborate with talented professionals and contribute to high-profile projects that are shaping communities across Canada.

WSP's Remediation Program Management (RPM) team is one of the most established contaminated sites teams in the country. Our multidisciplinary group includes environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, and technical experts who have been delivering contaminated sites program management services to some of the world's most technically focused organizations for over 15 years. With a consistent 9-12 month backlog, the RPM team offers stability, exposure to major projects from coast to coast to coast, and strong growth opportunities for high-performing team members.

Our work spans health and safety, Phase I and II ESAs, risk assessment, and remediation, with projects varying in size, complexity, and scope. This role will leverage the team's collective expertise to efficiently manage significant field programs and deliver results.

WSP is currently seeking a Contaminated Sites Project Manager to join our RPM team, based in Kingston, Toronto, London, or Ottawa. You will be responsible for managing environmental risk and site closure, designing and overseeing field programs to monitor, investigate, and remediate sites impacted by hydrocarbons (diesel, gasoline, crude oil), fertilizers, and metals, and preparing clear, defensible technical reports. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and bring strong time management and communication skills.

Your Impact
  • Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues.
  • Lead a project team and take on responsibilities including:
    • Preparing health and safety plans and emergency response plans.
    • Preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
    • Scheduling of field staff and subcontractors.
    • Report writing including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
    • Project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements to the terms of reference under WSP's Master Services Agreements.
    • Training junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc.
    • Training staff on site specific health and safety.
  • Manage client relationships.
  • Collaborate across the national RPM team and WSP.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to environmental scientists.
  • Develop a personal career development plan with specific goals to achieve your career aspirations.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Bachelor's degree in related field (sciences and/or Engineering).
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
  • Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.
  • An analytical mind; someone who is able to make recommendations on the next steps for client sites.
  • Strong business acumen and financial management experience, developing, tracking and forecasting on annual budgets.
  • Previous experience with soil and ground water sampling and remediation.
  • Understanding of the Ontario 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?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
  • 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 it's 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 the balance in yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $80,800 - $107,000

MB & ON: $73,700 - $101,500

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $73,000 - $96,900

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

If you're looking for meaningful work, strong team support, and the opportunity to contribute to projects that truly matter, we invite you to join WSP's RPM team and take the next step in your career.

#WSP_RPM At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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 .

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 2026-05-16

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