Environmental Scientist/Technician

The Opportunity:

Our team is growing, and as a result WSP 's Earth & Environment group is currently seeking a Junior to Intermediate Environmental Scientist/Technician to join our Environment team in Windsor, Ontario . The position will help deliver existing projects and develop new business opportunities. The WSP Environment team consists of a dynamic team of environmental engineers, geoscientists, engineers/geoscientists in training, and environmental technologists/technicians with strong technical skills and existing client relationships.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of exciting contaminated lands and waste management related projects of varying size and complexity, along with the potential for exposure to projects in other areas of Earth & Environment, including hydrogeology (e.g., aggregates).

Why join our team?

• 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 proudly Canadian success story - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, our contributions are woven into the fabric of Canada.
• Joining our WSP team brings opportunity:
  • We are a well-established global company, with an enviable client list and significant technical resources. As a result of our un-rivaled size and technical expertise, an outstanding variety of career opportunities are available to our staff throughout their careers.
  • Our projects enhance the world around us - you will have an opportunity to make a real difference in your community and beyond. We're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • WSP's strong reputation forclient focused technical excellence around the world; you will have an opportunity to work on very technically challenging projects, both in your backyard and across the globe.
  • You will be joining an experienced team, with a commitment to technical mentoring and professional development. In joining WSP, your career will be filled with opportunities to learn from our experts in a variety of disciplines.
• You will be part of a phenomenal culture of collaboration, joined by genuinely good people with a passion for making a difference. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, 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. We offer flexible work options including remote work.

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What you will do at WSP

• Assisting with Phase I, II and III Environmental Site Assessments, detailed site assessments, spill assessments and clean-up, and groundwater monitoring including budget preparation, tracking costs, and providing project status updates and reports;
• Assisting with excess soil O.Reg. 406/19 reporting and sampling;
• Assisting with landfill compliance monitoring field programs and reporting;
• Unsupervised performance of field assignments as authorized by Project Managers and Team Leads;
• Teaming with project technicians, scientists, contractors and other field personnel to complete on-site environmental project tasks;
• Collection and documentation of pertinent field data according to industry standards and WSP protocols and procedures;
• Communicating with clients, service companies, laboratories, government and partners regarding project tasks;
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports;
• Ensure implementation of corporate and client safety programs on all projects

What you will bring to WSP

• 3 - 10 years in environmental consulting with field experience
• Technical diploma in environmental sciences/technology or University degree in environmental/geological/civil engineering, geoscience, or a related discipline
• Eligible for membership in a professional organization (e.g. P.Geo. or P.Eng.) is an asset but not a requirement
• Experience with Ontario Regulations is preferred
• Excellent reporting and interpersonal skills
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license with no restrictions
• Hardworking, positive attitude and team spirit

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.

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