Experienced Environmental Field Technician
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The Opportunity
Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.
WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast to coast. The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.
WSP has a full-time opportunity for an experienced environmental field technician to join our Remediation Program Management team in Ontario. This opportunity will allow you to travel frequently to sites across the province to supervise environmental remediations, conduct field work, supervise contractors, and manage on-site health and safety procedures. It is expected that you are self-motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.
Your Impact
- Preparing and adhering to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, clients, employees, and the public.
- Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents, and loss incidents.
- Maintaining excellent field notes and collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples.
- Carrying out fieldwork (i.e. groundwater monitoring, K-test data collection and analysis, soil sampling through test pit excavations or borehole drilling, subcontractor supervision, drilling investigations, etc.).
- Supervising subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation, and test pit excavation.
- Overseeing remedial contractors, including directing remedial excavations, waste tracking and progress reporting.
- 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.
- Travelling to sites across Ontario for multiple days to complete field tasks.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Minimum 3-5 years of work experience that includes supervising drilling and remediation contractors.
- Diploma in environmental sciences.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn and the ability to work with little supervision.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety and a safety conscious attitude.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel for work.
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 it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $69,700 – $92,300
MB & ON: $63,600 – $87,500
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600
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.
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