Junior Social Scientist

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world through social science? WSP is looking for a Junior Social Scientist to join our dynamic BC Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team in our Vancouver office. This full-time position offers the chance to work on a variety of fascinating projects across sectors, both locally and internationally.

Our team of dedicated social scientists and engagement specialists is involved in a wide range of impactful work, including Environmental and socio-economic impact assessments, environmental permitting, policy and program development, social management planning, sustainability initiatives, and community engagement.

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will support socio-economic and land and marine use assessments as part of environmental impact assessments for a wide variety of sectors, including infrastructure, power and renewable energy, mining, and oil & gas.
• You will support secondary research, primary data collection, and field work, including qualitative and quantitative data collection with Indigenous Nations, user groups, communities, and the public.
• You will conduct analysis and reporting of socio-economic research.
• You will support Indigenous and public engagement activities for projects.
• You will assist with the development of socio-economic and land and marine use management plans for projects to meet regulatory and corporate requirements and best practices.
• You will support other WSP services as may be required, such as socio-economic monitoring, health impact assessments, permit applications, and social compliance and due diligence reviews.
• You will assist senior staff with project coordination and management, proposal development, and technical presentations.
  
  
  

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Educational Background: A university degree in social science, natural resource management, or a related field is required. A graduate degree is preferred.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of one year of relevant professional experience.
• Research Skills: Proven social science research skills, including the use of government statistics, surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Experience in designing and implementing research programs and logistics is essential.
• Team Collaboration: A strong team player with experience working on multi-disciplinary projects and teams.
• Community Engagement: Experience working with Indigenous nations, communities, and the public.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel for business and work extended hours as needed.
• Work Ethic: Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a strong work ethic.
• Communication Skills: Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion and Potential: A strong passion for the field. WSP values candidates who may not meet all the qualifications but show promise and a desire to develop their career in this area.
  
  
  

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.