3 Environmental Science jobs in Calgary
Senior Environmental Scientist

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WSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Environmental Scientist focusing on Upstream Oil and Gas sites to join our Remediation team based in Edmonton or Calgary. This new opportunity will allow you to develop and implement innovative closure plans for contaminated sites, lead business development activities, act as a technical lead, and mentor junior staff. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading environmental projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and providing technical expertise to our clients.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Conduct environmental assessments and audits for various projects.
+ Develop and implement environmental protection plans and strategies.
+ Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local environmental regulations.
+ Design, install, operate, and maintain systems to monitor and control pollutants.
+ Lead and manage medium to large environmental projects, providing technical guidance and oversight.
+ Prepare and review environmental reports, permit applications, and other documentation.
+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
+ Provide training and support to junior staff and other team members.
+ Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
+ Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental science, with a focus on project management and regulatory compliance.
+ Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and standards in Canada.
+ Proven ability to lead and manage complex projects from inception to completion.
+ Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
+ Proficiency in environmental modeling software and other relevant tools.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
**Why WSP?**
+ Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging projects that make a real impact.
+ Collaborative and supportive work environment.
+ Commitment to professional development and career growth.
+ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
+ Flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
**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. (
Environmental Scientist and Project Manager

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**Your Key Responsibilities:**
· Collaborate closely with project coordinators, other project managers, project directors, technical leads, engineers, scientists, and technicians.
· Develop technical service offers, work plans, and financial proposals.
· Prepare tender documents and ensure they meet client expectations.
· Interface with clients to ensure their needs are met and measure project progress and quality.
· Plan, manage, and control projects to achieve the set technical, financial, and administrative objectives.
· Lead field staff, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
· Mentor and train junior staff involved in the projects.
· Ensure adherence to the company's health, safety, and quality management requirements.
· Analyze and interpret data and review technical reports.
**What We Are Looking For:**
· A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, geology, or another environmental specialty.
· At least 5 years of experience in contaminated site assessments.
· Strong knowledge of provincial regulations and best practices in environmental assessments and remediations.
· The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· Attention to detail and adaptability.
· Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across Canada.
· A strong sense of responsibility and autonomy.
· Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
· A safety-conscious attitude and understanding of health and safety procedures in the workplace.
· Fieldwork experience in environmental assessments and/or remediations.
· A valid driver's license and the ability to travel from the office to work sites.
**Join Us and Make a Difference:**
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a dedicated team, and contribute to meaningful environmental solutions. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, apply today!
**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. (
Environmental Scientist / Project Specialist Reclamation, Remediation & Contaminated Sites - Calgar
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Environmental Scientist / Project Specialist – Reclamation, Remediation & Contaminated Sites
Calgary, AB
POSITION SUMMARY
Environmental Scientists / Project Specialists are responsible for executing projects that meet or exceed company financial targets, on time and within budget. Project Coordinators are also responsible for:
- Managing client relationships, ensuring projects meet or exceed key performance indicators
- Overseeing on-site project resources, both human and capital, and
- Ensuring that projects meet or company Health and Safety Policies and Programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Field Duties:
- Undertake Field Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Phase 1, Phase 2 ESAs reclamation and remediation for contaminated site projects within oil sands sectors in Alberta
- Field Environmental investigation, assessments and analysis
- Conduct field activities Environmental Site Assessments and the Excess Soil Regulation
- Conduct field soil and groundwater sampling, surface water and sediment sampling, and soil tracking
- Conduct field activities relating to remedial excavations
- Analyze field data, produce tables, figures, and prepare technical reports
- Reporting and interpretation of data
- Oversee abatement and remediation processes
- Comply with applicable Health and Safety procedures and guidelines.
- Collaborate with a diverse team in both field work and office environments to achieve project goals
- Travel to project sites, which may require overnight trips and flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed.
Project Coordination:
- Working with the Senior project manager to ensure effective execution of project scopes
- Ensures projects are executed in accordance with client contract (including sub-contracts or contract changes), key performance indicators, financial targets, within budget and on-time
- Opening jobs (Project Billing Sheet) and obtaining contracts and purchase orders
- Billing procedures, requirements, etcetera
- Ensures that field data, including approving time/hours for employees, is collected and maintained using the most recent version of the field pack.
- Site documentation (Health and Safety Documentation / Field Packages)
- Ensures that all projects are executed in accordance with, and exceeding, all health and safety rules and regulations that apply, including Health and Safety Policies and Programs
- Project file management
- Ensure safety requirements are met.
- Job kickoff with total project team – passing bid knowledge on
- Providing information for creation of accurate purchase orders and managing purchase order process
- Monitoring / guiding execution in collaboration wit the Project Manager (budget, schedule, quality)
- Ensuring project budget is up to date (working with Project Manager)
- Change order management
- Project official communications / documentation
- Chairing project meetings
Qualifications / Experience:
- Minimum 4-6 years of overall field experience working on Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments
- Experience with Phase I and II environmental site assessments, and/or groundwater monitoring, risk assessment (Tier 2 guideline development, SST, etc.), soil remediation, and/or reclamation.
- Experience with a variety of drilling techniques, soil and groundwater sampling, hydraulic conductivity testing, and/or monitoring well installation.
- Minimum 1 -2 years of environmental field project coordination experience working on contaminated sites projects Degree in the Environmental Science, Hydrogeology, Geoscience, related sciences or environmental engineering
- Professional in good standing with the AIA, ASPB, APEGA, ASET, ACPA or AAFMP
- Assessment (ESA’s), reclamation and remediation projects on contaminated sites within the
Alberta oil sands sectors
- Organized and detail-orientated
- Proficient in MS office
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Strong problem-solving aptitude, resourceful and flexible
- Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence
Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply.
For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch.
We look forward to working with you.
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