Environmental Technician I

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

Step into a role where your fieldwork, curiosity, and problem-solving mindset directly support environmental protection across Ontario. As a Junior Environmental Technician , you'll contribute to meaningful environmental monitoring and contaminated lands projects that safeguard water, soil, and community well-being.

You'll join a collaborative team of environmental engineers, geoscientists, technologists, and technicians working together to deliver high-quality environmental solutions for municipal, industrial, and private clients.

Conduct groundwater and surface water monitoring, wastewater assessments, landfill gas checks, and detailed soil sampling to support compliance and project decisions.

Deliver accurate field documentation and sampling records that uphold regulatory and industry standards.

Apply field methods according to site-specific workplans, contributing to consistent, high-quality project delivery.

Support environmental assessments (Phase I, II, III), spill responses, and clean-ups, helping clients meet environmental obligations.

Work closely with senior staff to compile and analyze environmental data used in technical reports.

Coordinate and supervise subcontractors during well installation, utility locates, survey work, and test pit excavations-ensuring activities meet safety and quality expectations.

Maintain and calibrate field equipment, ensuring reliable and precise measurement data.

Communicate with clients, labs, service partners, and government stakeholders to support smooth project execution.

Uphold all corporate and client health & safety requirements on work sites.

You bring hands-on experience-or a strong desire to build experience-in environmental fieldwork such as groundwater or soil sampling.

You've completed a technical diploma in environmental sciences, environmental technology, or a related discipline.

You're comfortable working outdoors in varying weather and performing physical tasks when needed.

You are confident using (or learning) tools like water quality meters, gas meters, and sampling pumps, including calibration and basic maintenance.

You work well independently but also thrive as part of a coordinated project team.

You take pride in detailed, accurate field notes and documentation.

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.

We help tailor your role to your ambitions-your growth drives ours.

Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize yours.

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $46,800 -$62,100

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

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.

We are locally dedicated with international scale

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.

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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.