DescriptionThe Opportunity:
WSP is currently seeking an Environmental Remediation Project Coordinator to join our national Remediation Program Management (RPM) team.
This is the opportunity to join a diverse and growing team within WSP supporting our key clients in coordinating the risk and closure of contaminated sites in Ontario. You will be supporting our project managers and key clients in the design and oversight of field work related to monitoring, investigating, and remediating contaminated sites impacted by hydrocarbons and the preparation of technical reports. If you are self-motivated and can demonstrate strong time management and communication skills, we encourage you to apply to join our team and support our passion for environmental remediation, characterization, and reclamation, saving the planet one site at a time.
Why 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.
- Our hybrid work policy – a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
- 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
Why Remediation Program Management?
WSP’s RPM team is one of the most established and exciting teams in Canada. The team consists of environmental technicians, project coordinators, project managers, technical experts, and qualified professionals. We have been providing contaminated site program management services to the worlds most technically focused companies for over 15 years. We consistently have backlog of 9 to 12 months and provide growth opportunities for our high performing team members. We specialize in health and safety, Phase I/II ESAs, risk assessment and remediation. Our team takes on the biggest Canadian projects from coast to coast to coast. The projects range in type, size and complexity, and the successful candidate will be able to utilize the team strengths to manage a large amount of field work efficiently and effectively.
A typical day in the life as a WSP Project Coordinator:
- Create a safe and positive environment for colleagues
- Demonstrate a non-wavering commitment to health and safety.
- Work closely with the project managers to:
- Prepare health and safety plans and emergency response plans.
- Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
- Schedule field staff and subcontractors.
- Compile data for reports.
- Write reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
- Conduct occasional field work including soil, groundwater, surface water and vapour investigations, monitoring programs and overseeing site remediation.
- Train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc.
- Train staff on site specific health and safety.
- Collaborate across the national RPM team and WSP.
- Inspire team commitment to our Company Guiding Principles and Vision.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to technicians.
- Formulate a personal career development plan with specific goals to achieve your career aspirations.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
- A university degree or above in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
- Proven experience in contaminated site assessment, soil and groundwater sampling.
- Minimum of 4 years of related experience in an engineering consulting environment.
- An analytical mind; someone who is able to make recommendations on the next steps for client sites.
- Willingness to grow your career within the RPM team.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams and with multiple priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation is preferred.
