Experienced Environmental Scientist

Job Description
The Opportunity:
WSP is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our Site Assessment and Remediation Team in Southern Ontario. You'll play a key role in delivering site assessment and remediation projects for a wide range of clients, including municipal, provincial, federal, and private sector partners.

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.

#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:

• Lead and manage Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site remediation, and support for Risk Assessments and Records of Site Condition (O.Reg. 153/04)
• Apply knowledge of Ontario Regulation 406/19 (Excess Soil Management) in project planning and execution
• Develop proposals, conceptual site models, and work programs
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in both field and office settings
• Coordinate field programs, subcontractors, and equipment logistics
• Review and interpret environmental data, lab results, and historical records
• Prepare technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to business development
• Support health and safety initiatives and promote a safety-first culture

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, Masters degree preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on site assessment and remediation
• Eligibility for professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo) and Qualified Person (QP) status preferred
• Strong understanding of Ontario environmental regulations (O.Reg. 153/04 & 406/19)
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for local fieldwork

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.