Job DescriptionOpportunityReady to take on complex and rewarding environmental challenges? At WSP, you’ll work alongside a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team and contribute to high‑profile remediation projects across Canada.WSP’s Remediation Program Management (RPM) team is one of the most established in the country, with over 15 years of experience delivering contaminated site program management services to technically focused clients. Our team of environmental technicians, scientists, project managers, and technical experts specializes in health and safety, Phase I and II ESAs, risk assessment, and remediation. With a consistent 9–12‑month project backlog, we offer stability, variety, and strong growth opportunities. Our projects span coast‑to‑coast and range in size and complexity, requiring efficient field execution and close collaboration.As our team continues to grow, we have a new opportunity for an Environmental Scientist with a minimum of three years of experience in the contaminated‑sites regulatory framework to support remediation programs across Canada’s Northern Territories. This role includes planning and delivering two annual field programmes, participating in fieldwork, and preparing follow‑up technical reports. You’ll work as part of a close‑knit team while benefiting from the scale of a national organization—access to deep technical expertise, dedicated mentorship, career progression, and employee resource groups.Your ImpactParticipate in a team setting, working closely with Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads,
and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.Prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans for field programmes.Train junior staff in environmental practices, including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation, and on‑site specific health and safety.Compile data and write reports, including preparing conclusions and recommendations.Support other members of the RPM Team in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion, and client service responsibilities.Work in the field at remote locations during two field programmes (winter and summer). Shift patterns of approximately two weeks on and two weeks off for up to three shifts.The Skills That Set You ApartUniversity degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.Minimum three years of field experience in contaminated site assessments.Experience working in remote locations and/or camp settings; experience in theterritories is a strong asset.Sound understanding of health and safety procedures in the workplace and a safety‑conscious attitude.Strong field experience and willingness to work as a team in remote settings.Technical ability to troubleshoot and brainstorm to ensure environmental data collected meet project objectives.Professional designation or a professional in training is preferred.CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $69,700 – $92,300MB & ON: $63,600 – $87,500NB, NL,
NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600The final salary awarded for this role may vary within the above range based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this posting may be subject to change for business purposes.BenefitsProudly 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.Flexible work, real balance – we recognise the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritise your own balance.Health and SafetyHealth and Safety is a core value of WSP. 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.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).Employment EquityWSP 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Intermediate Environmental Scientist, Contaminated Sites - C$62,900 - C$92,300 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 WSP
📍 Winnipeg