Environmental Technician

What if you could redefine what's possible?

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here.
Join our Environmental team in Edmonton, Alberta, where you'll contribute to meaningful work supporting environmental monitoring, assessment, remediation and reclamation projects across Western Canada. This role is ideal for early‑career professionals excited by field work, data collection, and hands‑on learning in the upstream oil and gas sector.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• Assist with delivering Phase 1 and 2 Environmental Site Assessments, as well as remediation and groundwater monitoring programs.
• Conduct field assignments independently or as part of a team, ensuring accurate sampling, documentation, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with project managers, scientists, contractors, and field personnel to execute environmental tasks safely and efficiently.
• Collect, record, and manage field data following industry standards and WSP protocols.
• Communicate with clients, laboratories, government partners, and service providers regarding project logistics and findings.
• Contribute to clear, well‑structured technical reports that support client and regulatory decisions.
• Champion safe work practices by implementing WSP and client safety expectations in all field and office activities.
• Support additional environmental tasks as needed to advance project objectives.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You're someone who brings:

• A university degree or technical diploma in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with remediation or reclamation in the upstream oil and gas industry (an asset).
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental guidelines and directives.
• Strong soil characterization and vegetation identification abilities.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset and the ability to work collaboratively in dynamic field environments.
• A valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract
• Physical ability to meet the demands of fieldwork and willingness to travel as project work requires.

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 across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your career to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance — we recognize the importance of balance and empower you to prioritize yours.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

Compensation:
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $48,700 – $65,500
MB & ON: $44,500 – $62,100
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $44,000 – $59,300

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 impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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

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.