City : Edmonton, AB

Category : Environment - Remediation Program Mngt (RPM)

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

EDMONTON

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond.  We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector, made stronger with the acquisition of Golder. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond. With Golder now part of our WSP team, we have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more. 8 month student preferred.

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
 

A day in the life:

• Involvement in a variety of fieldwork and office-based tasks
• Working in the field to support a variety of programs, including soil and groundwater sampling, vegetation assessment, and detailed site assessments
• Supporting the planning and preparation of field work
• Supporting the preparation of, and adhering to, site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP’s clients, employees, and the public
• Identifying and reporting potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents and loss incidents
• Maintaining excellent field notes as well as collecting and handling soil and groundwater samples
• Filing and managing project related field notes, including some data entry and assistance with report preparation
• Office assignments under the direction of more experienced scientists and technical employees
• Performing and recording work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• Currently enrolled and are working towards your diploma or degree in environmental sciences, or a related field
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn, ask questions, and the ability to complete tasks with little supervision
• Strong awareness of health and safety issues 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 and ability to travel for work
• Enjoyment for working outdoors