Environmental Technician

Job Description

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

Step into a role where your fieldwork, curiosity, and problem‑solving mindset directly support environmental protection across Ontario. As a Junior Environmental Technician, you'll contribute to meaningful environmental monitoring and contaminated lands projects that safeguard water, soil, and community well‑being.

You'll join a collaborative team of environmental engineers, geoscientists, technologists, and technicians working together to deliver high‑quality environmental solutions for municipal, industrial, and private clients.

Your Impact

Conduct groundwater and surface water monitoring, wastewater assessments, landfill gas checks, and detailed soil sampling to support compliance and project decisions.
Deliver accurate field documentation and sampling records that uphold regulatory and industry standards.
Apply field methods according to site‑specific workplans, contributing to consistent, high‑quality project delivery.
Support environmental assessments (Phase I, II, III), spill responses, and clean‑ups, helping clients meet environmental obligations.
Work closely with senior staff to compile and analyze environmental data used in technical reports.
Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during well installation, utility locates, survey work, and test pit excavations—ensuring activities meet safety and quality expectations.
Maintain and calibrate field equipment, ensuring reliable and precise measurement data.
Communicate with clients, labs, service partners, and government stakeholders to support smooth project execution.
Uphold all corporate and client health & safety requirements on work sites.

The Skills That Set You Apart

You bring hands‑on experience—or a strong desire to build experience—in environmental fieldwork such as groundwater or soil sampling.
You've completed a technical diploma in environmental sciences, environmental technology, or a related discipline.
You're comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and performing physical tasks when needed.
You understand the importance of safety and follow procedures meticulously.
You are confident using (or learning) tools like water quality meters, gas meters, and sampling pumps, including calibration and basic maintenance.
You work well independently but also thrive as part of a coordinated project team.
You take pride in detailed, accurate field notes and documentation.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

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. We help tailor your role to your ambitions—your growth drives ours.
Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $51,800 – $68,600
MB & ON: $47,200 – $65,000
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $46,800 – $62,100

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.

Your Future Starts Now

Don't just dream about the future—be the one who shapes it. Apply today to join a team that's creating tomorrow's solutions today.

About 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

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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