Lead complex water quality assessments for WSP from Edmonton, Calgary, or Saskatoon, applying environmental science and engineering expertise in a hybrid role.
As a Senior Water Quality Scientist / Engineer, you will guide permitting, monitoring, and assessment initiatives across mining, municipal, and oil and gas sectors. You will contribute to a multidisciplinary team of more than 30 scientists, modellers, and aquatic toxicologists. The work emphasizes technically robust consulting, integrated aquatic disciplines, and practice growth.
Key Responsibilities
Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets for assessment work
Direct delivery across hydrology, geochemistry, and aquatic health
Oversee baseline and environmental effects monitoring programs
Interpret water and sediment quality datasets with quality control
Represent projects during regulatory reviews and stakeholder engagements
Requirements
Degree in chemistry, environmental science, engineering, or related field
Ten or more years in water quality assessment
Experience managing multidisciplinary consulting teams
Knowledge of Canadian assessment and permitting processes