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WSP is currently seeking an Environmental Field Technician to join our Earth & Environment team, located at our St. Catharines office. Reporting to the Team Lead, this position will be responsible for supporting field and technical work primarily in Niagara related to environmental site assessment, remediation programs and landfill monitoring.

Why 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.

• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.

• 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

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. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)

What you'll do in a day:

• Conduct technical work related to Environmental Engineering/Geosciences on projects undertaken by WSP. Projects will relate to Phase I and II environmental Site assessments and may include landfill monitoring, hydrogeologic studies, geotechnical investigations, or others;

• Familiarity with Ontario Regulation 153/04 and Ontario Regulation 406/19 an asset but not a requirement.

• Conduct soil, ground water, surface water, sediment monitoring activities which may include: collecting samples through drilling and monitoring well installation supervision, test pitting supervision or hand auguring equipment, detailed soil and rock descriptions, detailed drilling records and sample submission to analytical laboratories. Field programs are completed year-round and, as such, the candidate must be comfortable working in all weather conditions;

• Work closely with senior staff members to develop technical skills;

• Responsible for: adhering to health and safety requirements; environmental data procurement, collation, and management; technical accuracy of projects; and timely completion of projects within the budgetary requirements;

• Planning and coordination of field work and conducting soil and water monitoring programs using a variety of techniques;

• Coordination for the completion of project maps, borehole/well logs and summary analytical tables;

• Work may include working on sites outside the Niagara Region; and,

• Other duties, as assigned.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Environmental Technician/Technology diploma or equivalent, or a related discipline or similar program;

• 0 to 2 years of environmental consulting experience;

• Groundwater and soil sampling experience, including drilling and monitoring well installation oversight would be an asset;

• Data management and analytical and statistical analyses experience using MS Excel and database queries;

• A keen attention to detail;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to schedule multiple tasks within set deadlines;

• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team environment;

• A strong foundation of Health & Safety practices;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, with specific competencies in Excel and Word;

• Active enjoyment of outdoors, in all seasons and weather; and,

• A valid Class “G” Driver’s License.