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We are pathfinders and impact makers.

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The Opportunity

Build the Future with Us – Join our Environmental Management team as a Air Quality Technician in our Vancouver, BC office.

In this role, you’ll be a key part of delivering air quality monitoring programs across British Columbia and Western Canada. The position is primarily field-oriented and combines hands-on environmental monitoring, instrumentation, troubleshooting and site work with office-based support such as data review, equipment preparation, documentation and technical reporting.

You’ll work alongside air quality scientists, engineers and project managers on industrial, commercial and community air quality programs, with opportunities to broaden your technical skills and support other environmental monitoring activities as your experience develops.

Your Impact

- Lead and execute ambient air quality, meteorological, and environmental monitoring field programs across urban, industrial, and remote environments.
- Install, operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, audit, and repair air quality and meteorological monitoring equipment to ensure reliable system performance and high-quality data collection.
- Conduct field measurements, sampling, equipment checks, calibrations, and QA/QC procedures while maintaining accurate field logs, calibration records, and equipment documentation.
- Support the planning and mobilization of field programs, including equipment preparation, testing, inventory management, shipping, and site logistics.
- Collect, review, organize, validate, and assist in the interpretation of monitoring data to support project objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare monitoring reports, field summaries, technical documentation, regulatory deliverables, and contribute to the development of monitoring plans and field procedures.
- Collaborate with air quality scientists and engineers on monitoring studies, emissions assessments, source testing, industrial emissions programs, and other air quality projects.
- Support a variety of Environmental Management programs, including noise, construction, and other environmental monitoring initiatives as project needs require.
- Travel to project sites throughout British Columbia and occasionally across Western Canada, including multi-day field assignments, while upholding WSP's safety culture and Life Saving Rules in all field and office environments.





The Skills That Set You Apart

- Degree or technical diploma in Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline, combined with 2+ years of experience in environmental monitoring, air quality, emissions testing, industrial field services, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience operating, calibrating, maintaining, or troubleshooting environmental, scientific, or industrial monitoring equipment, supported by strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with instrumentation, electronics, and standard hand tools.
- Ability to safely handle and move field equipment and supplies, including equipment weighing approximately 30-50 lb (13-22 kg).
- Experience with ambient air monitoring, meteorological instrumentation, industrial emissions, source testing, environmental field QA/QC procedures, calibration records, chain-of-custody documentation, or regulatory monitoring requirements is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other standard software for data organization, documentation, and reporting, with experience or interest in air quality data analysis, GIS, databases, Python, R, or similar technical tools considered an asset.
- Strong initiative, attention to detail, practical problem-solving skills, and a adaptable, solution-oriented approach to work.
- Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, supported by robust verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and at industrial or remote sites, with flexibility for occasional extended field days, travel, and overtime, plus a valid unrestricted Class 5 driver's license.

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 & YT: $60,100 – $79,600
- MB & ON: $54,800 – $75,400
- NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $54,200 – $72,000

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 excited to grow your air quality career on projects that matter, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape healthier communities across Canada.

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.

📌 Air Quality Technician (Vancouver)
🏢 WSP
📍 Vancouver