Associate Environmental Technician

We are currently seeking Environmental Field Technicians to join our Contaminated Lands department, located at our Victoria, Vancouver and Terrace offices.

Why choose 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.
- 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.

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**The Opportunity**
- Fieldwork and coordination for Environmental Site Investigations;
- Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP's clients, employees, and the public
- Planning and conducting soil, groundwater, soil vapour and surface water sampling using a variety of techniques;
- Overseeing soil hydro-excavation and drilling contractors including soil classifications and groundwater monitoring well installation;
- Working with contractors to oversee test pitting, excavation, surveying, utility locating work;
- Overseeing remedial contractors including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking, and progress reporting
- Using appropriate technology and equipment to collect field data;
- Compiling, analyzing, and reviewing data to develop a conceptual model of site characteristics and interpreting nature and extent of contamination;
- Conducting environmental monitoring during construction to document adherence to environmental protection measures;
- Traveling for fieldwork;
- Preparing and coordinating project documentation, subcontractors, and equipment for field programs
- Filing and managing all project-related field notes including some data entry and assistance with report preparation
- Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Other duties as assigned;
**We'd love to hear from you if you have...**
- A completed college diploma or university degree specializing in environmental science or a related discipline;
- Previous experience with soil and groundwater sampling is a requirement
- 2-10 years of experience;
- Logical thinking and ability to bring practical solutions to field challenges;
- Attention to detail in the completion of project-critical documentation;
- Strong organization skills and the ability to schedule multiple tasks within set deadlines for various stages of projects, including field work and reporting;
- Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team environment;
- Strong awareness of health and safety issues and a safety-conscious attitude;
- Active enjoyment of outdoors, in all seasons and weather; Have a valid BC drivers license.

**Compensation**

Expected Salary (all locations): $46,500 to $79,000

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.