Junior Soil Scientist/Technician

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking a Junior Soil Scientist/Technician to join our dynamic soil and soil construction monitoring services group in Prairies and North (Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba). Reporting to the Group Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful, diverse projects across the prairies and beyond, working alongside a team of dedicated professionals on meaningful and challenging work. Come see firsthand what makes our culture special and be a part of our journey.

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.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Participate in field-based projects, including soil survey, classification, data analysis and reporting,
• Assist with environmental and soil construction monitoring and related environmental fieldwork.
• Support the preparation and submission of regulatory reports, compliance monitoring and permit applications.
• Work independently while collaborating within a team to provide high-quality, solution-oriented consulting services.
• Travel and work outdoors throughout the year in urban or remote locations.
• Committed to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrate project knowledge while seeking guidance from senior team members when needed.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and take initiative in problem-solving.
• Maintain strong attention to detail, with effective note-taking and documentation skills.
• Understand and adhere to Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) policies (additional training provided).
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders in both oral and written formats.
• Manage time and resources efficiently to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Eligible for registration with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) In-Training Program.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• A diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences or a comparable subject (student or recent graduate).
• General understanding of soil and knowledge of soil classification in Canada.
• Understanding of erosion and sediment control measures, as well as ecological succession and land reclamation principles for forested and agricultural land uses.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Valid safety certifications (e.g., Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, TDG, WHMIS, PCST, or equivalent) are an asset. Training will be provided as needed.
  
  
  

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.