WSP

Lead Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist

WSP$122K — $162K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in contaminated sites investigation and remediation
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Geological, Civil Engineering, Geoscience, or related discipline
  • Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) in BC and/or Yukon
  • Strong project management experience with financial oversight and client engagement
  • Hands-on experience with Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Detailed Site Investigations
  • Ability to plan and oversee field programs in remote regions
  • Collaborative mindset with proven problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs across northern Canada
  • Apply expertise to develop conceptual site models and guide remediation strategies
  • Direct and review field programs in remote environments
  • Produce technical reports supporting regulatory submissions and client decisions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated environmental solutions
  • Mentor junior staff in environmental methodologies and regulatory requirements
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and Indigenous partners

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career progression and mentorship
  • Access to extensive technical expertise
  • Participation in employee resource groups
  • Being part of a close-knit team
  • Engagement in multi-disciplinary projects that are challenging and rewarding
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Opportunity

Build the Future With Us - We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Terrace, BC or Whitehorse, Yukon as a Senior or Lead Contaminated Sites Engineer / Geoscientist.

In this role, you will guide complex environmental and contaminated sites initiatives across northern and western Canada. Your work will help build trusted client relationships in local communities, contribute to strategic thinking, and support local business growth.

You should have ten or more years of technical experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation, including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Detailed Site Investigations, remedial options analyses, and in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects, combined with project coordination and management experience.

We can help strengthen your technical and regulatory skills as you contribute to multi-disciplinary projects that are both challenging and rewarding. You'll enjoy being part of a close-knit team while benefiting from the opportunities a global organization can provide, including career progression, mentorship, access to extensive technical expertise, employee resource groups, and more.

Your Impact
  • Lead multidisciplinary contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs, including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Detailed Site Investigations, remedial options analyses, and in-situ and ex-situ remediation projects supporting infrastructure, community development, mining, and northern programs.
  • Apply advanced contaminated sites expertise to develop conceptual site models, guide delineation strategies, evaluate remedial options, and support remediation programs at a Lead level.
  • Direct and review field programs in northern and remote environments.
  • Produce clear, defensible technical reports that support regulatory submissions and key client decisions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, ecology, mining, and Indigenous engagement teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate staff in environmental methodologies, contaminated sites practice, and regulatory requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with public and private sector clients and Indigenous partners through collaborative project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Significant hands-on experience leading contaminated sites projects, including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, Detailed Site Investigations, remedial options analyses, and in-situ and ex-situ remediation programs.
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
  • Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.), or eligibility for registration, in British Columbia and/or Yukon.
  • 10+ years of consulting experience in northern, remote, Indigenous, or industrial environments involving complex multi-media contamination issues.
  • Strong project management capabilities, including financial oversight, scope management, client engagement, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in contaminated sites characterization, conceptual site model development, remedial options analysis, remediation technologies, technical specification development, and environmental regulatory requirements across BC, Yukon, and western/northern Canada.
  • Experience planning and overseeing field programs in remote or northern regions.
  • Collaborative mindset, strong commitment to safety, and proven problem-solving skills in complex environmental settings.
  • Positive, solutions-focused attitude with a willingness to both learn and share knowledge.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
  • Valid driver's license, clean driver's abstract, and willingness to travel as required.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT:$122,900 - $162,800

MB & ON: $112,100 - $154,400

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 - $147,400

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.

Step into a role where your expertise in contaminated sites and environmental management will help shape healthier communities, support sustainable development, and create a more resilient future across northern and western Canada. Apply today and discover the opportunity to make a lasting impact with WSP.

About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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