Job Description

TECUMSEH

WSP is one of the world\'s leading professional services firms \xe2\x80\x93 made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc.

We have over 63,000 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking an Environmental Technician to join our team in Windsor/Tecumseh, Ontario. The successful candidate will join our growing Contaminated Lands and Waste Management team serving Southwestern Ontario.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting field work related to groundwater and surface water monitoring, wastewater and gas monitoring, soil sampling, including field observations for municipal and private facilities. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop comprehensive spreadsheets and figures as part of data interpretation for inclusion in comprehensive reports.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy \xe2\x80\x93 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

A day in the life:

• Prepare and adhere to site-specific health and safety plans to mitigate or eliminate risks to you, WSP clients, employees and the public
• Identify and report potential and existing site hazards, near loss incidents and loss incidents
• Maintain excellent field notes on the collection and handling of water and soil samples while adhering to industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Carry out fieldwork as per site specific workplans which could include groundwater monitoring, surface water monitoring, soil sampling, test pit excavations, drilling investigations, surveying
• Carry out office assignments under the direction of senior staff including data compilation and analysis. Assist with report documentation.
• Supervise subcontractors for ground disturbance and utility location, surveying, borehole / groundwater well installation and test pit excavations.
• Prepare and coordinate project documentation, subcontractors and equipment for field programs
• Support hydrogeological monitoring and assessment programs as well as provide support to other disciplines within the organization, as needed.
• Complete equipment calibration and maintenance.
• Perform and record work tasks as requested efficiently and accurately while adhering to current industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

What you\'ll bring to WSP ...

• University or equivalent education or experience in environmental/geological/civil engineering, geoscience, or a related discipline
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude, willingness to learn, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work individually or in a team environment
• Awareness of health and safety issues and a safety conscious attitude
• Interpersonal and communication skills with particular attention to detail and accuracy of field notes
• Previous experience with groundwater and soil sampling is an asset
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use, calibration and maintenance of field monitoring equipment such as water quality meters, gas meters, sampling pumps, etc.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions
• You enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously \xe2\x80\x93 think the opposite of your standard 9-5 desk job!
• You\xe2\x80\x99ve got access to a vehicle, a clean Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract, and you know your way around the MS Office suite of products;
• You want to experience what it\xe2\x80\x99s like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!

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