Lead Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist - Contaminated Sites

Lead Environmental Engineer or Geoscientist - Contaminated Sites

Whitehorse, YT, Canada | Terrace, BC, Canada

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior or Lead Environmental Engineer / Geoscientist to guide complex environmental and contaminated sites initiatives across northern and western Canada.

In this role you will:

• Lead multidisciplinary environmental and contaminated site assessments supporting mining, infrastructure, community development, and northern programs, including investigation planning, field oversight, data interpretation, and reporting, with senior experts supporting high‑complexity decisions.
• Apply advanced contaminated‑sites expertise to build conceptual site models, guide delineation, evaluate remedial options, and support risk‑assessment processes at a Lead level.
• Direct and review field programs—drilling, sampling, monitoring, and geohazard assessments—in northern and remote settings.
• Produce clear, defensible technical reports that support regulatory filings and major client decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, ecology, mining and Indigenous engagement teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior and intermediate staff in environmental methods, contaminated‑sites practice, QA/QC, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with territorial, provincial, and Indigenous partners through open, collaborative project delivery.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Significant hands‑on experience leading contaminated‑sites assessments (Phase I/II/III ESA, delineation, remediation support) with autonomy to guide project‑level decisions.
• CSAP (Contaminated Sites Approved Professional) designation preferred but not required; strong contaminated sites expertise and eligibility for future CSAP advancement are assets.
• Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) or eligibility for registration in BC and/or Yukon.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, or related discipline with environmental focus.
• Significant experience (5‑10+ years) working in northern, remote, Indigenous, or industrial settings with complex multi‑media contamination issues.
• Strong project management capabilities including financial and scope oversight, client‑facing interactions, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in contaminated‑sites characterization, conceptual site model development, remediation technologies, and environmental regulatory requirements in BC, YT, and western/northern Canada.
• Experience conducting and overseeing field programs in remote or northern regions.
• A collaborative approach, commitment to safety, and strong problem‑solving instincts tailored to complex environmental conditions and multidisciplinary teams.

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

Employment Equity

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.