Experienced Contaminated Sites Specialist

2 months ago

Kelowna, Canada WSP Canada Full time
The Opportunity:

You are looking to join a vibrant and busy team based in Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George or Terrace. You have at least 6 years of progressive, technical experience primarily in contaminated site investigation and remediation (e.g., Detailed Site Investigations, Supplemental Site Investigations, Remedial Option Analysis, and Liability Estimates), combined with some project coordination and management experience, but you also thrive on stretching your technical skills and working on multi-disciplinary projects. You are capable of working solo but are similarly adept at working and contributing in a team environment. You enjoy being part of a close-knit team, and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

Why WSP?
  • We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
  • 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.
  • Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
  • A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
  • Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
  • Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
  • A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, 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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:
  • You will contribute to the business and technical mission of the multi-disciplinary team environment within the Environmental Management Group.
  • You will be planning, coordinating and executing projects related primarily to contaminated site investigation and remediation in northern or remote settings, and are familiar with Provincial and Federal contaminated sites requirements.
  • You will be participating in a team environment, working directly with Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
  • You will be responsible for project health and safety, which includes working with clients on field requirements, review of safety plans and field documentation, attendance at pre- and post-field meetings, site visits, etc.
  • You will be responsible for summarizing and interpreting datasets, statistical analysis, and preparing written and graphical material for incorporating into reports and presentations.
  • You will oversee the delivery of reports to clients from concept to review and submission.
  • You will control and monitor the progress of projects with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality, etc.
  • You will be responsible for project file management, and quality control of documentation and systems.
  • You will supervise and train junior staff in environmental practices including Stage 1 and Stage 2 PSIs, DSIs, drilling, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc., as well as on site specific health and safety, to ensure the implementation of quality assurance/quality control measures applicable to the task.

What you'll bring to WSP:
  • Recognizing that everyone has different strengths and skillsets, here are some of the key things you will bring to the team. If you have 6 years or more of experience, we encourage you to apply if you know you can make a difference
  • University or equivalent Degree in Environmental Management, Biology, Engineering or related natural/earth sciences.
  • 6+ years of relevant consulting and technical experience as a contaminated sites practitioner.
  • Status as an environmental professional (P.Eng, P.Geo, R.P.Bio., P.Biol, P.Ag.) and/or eligibility for accreditation through a similar professional organization.
  • Excellent communication skills, ability to build and lead a project team and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Project management experience and experience reporting on contaminant characterization, remediation planning, and contaminated sites-focused regulatory requirements.
  • Understanding of environmental chemistry, geology, and contaminant fate and transport to support development of conceptual site models and remediation plans.
  • Experience working in northern and/or remote project environments would be considered an asset.
  • Excellent organizational and written and verbal communications skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and innovative thinking skills are essential.
  • A positive demeanor towards carrying out your work safely and supporting the safe work of those you work with.
  • A clean Driver's Abstract and a willingness to travel.

Salary Range (in British Columbia): $72,700 to $100,000

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

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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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