Job Description 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 some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.
WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. It consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the world's most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have a backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast. The successful candidate will manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.
WSP has a recent opportunity for a Senior Technical Advisor focusing on Upstream Oil and Gas sites to join our Remediation Program Management team based in Edmonton or Calgary.



This role will allow you to develop and implement innovative closure plans for contaminated sites, act as a technical lead, and mentor junior staff.
Your Impact Developing plans to progress Upstream Oil and Gas sites to closure or developing risk management plans
Reviewing reports prepared by others
Engaging with stakeholders, including regulators
Fostering the development of new and emerging innovations to remain the trusted leader in site closure
Mentoring junior staff in conducting environmental site assessment, remediation, and closure activities
The Skills That Set You Apart Post-secondary Degree in Environmental Sciences or related field
A minimum of twenty years experience in environmental consulting, specializing in Upstream Oil and Gas
Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude
Strong interpersonal communication skills with the desire to work in a collaborative team
Professional registration
Subsoil Salinity Tool Certification
Why choose WSP? We are proudly Canadian – a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
Global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
Limitless opportunities across the country or around the globe – we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition
Flexible work that balances life and career
Compensation AB, BC, NT,



NU, SK & YK: $132,700 – $175,800
MB & ON: $121,100 – $166,700
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $119,900 – $159,200
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 may be subject to change for business purposes.
Apply Make your mark with WSP. If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. Drivers stay focused on solving complex challenges with engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across multiple sectors. We empower people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
Health & Safety & Equality Health and Safety is a core value. You are expected to comply with our Health, Safety & Environment policy and client HSE policies. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork in remote or isolated areas and inclement weather within safe limits. WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the selected candidates will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details are available.

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📌 Senior Technical Advisor, Environmental Science - Upstream Oil and Gas (Alberta)
🏢 WSP in Canada
📍 Alberta