Senior Principal Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist

WSP
Kelowna, Whitehorse
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 177,000 - 234,400 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 15+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Client relationship management","Risk-based decision-making","Communication"]

Lead complex contaminated sites investigation and remediation programs across British Columbia and Yukon, including Phase I/II assessments, detailed investigations, remedial options analysis, and in-situ/ex-situ remedial implementation. Oversee soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapour investigations, develop conceptual site models, and provide senior technical review supporting major infrastructure and land development. Mentor project teams, advise regulators and Indigenous partners, and contribute to client relationships and business growth.

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Job Summary

Lead complex contaminated sites investigation and remediation programs across British Columbia and Yukon, including Phase I/II assessments, detailed investigations, remedial options analysis, and in-situ/ex-situ remedial implementation. Oversee soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapour investigations, develop conceptual site models, and provide senior technical review supporting major infrastructure and land development. Mentor project teams, advise regulators and Indigenous partners, and contribute to client relationships and business growth.
Location: Kelowna, Whitehorse
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead complex contaminated site assessment and remediation programs, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and detailed site investigations.
  • •Oversee soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapour investigations to ensure defensible datasets and regulatory alignment.
  • •Develop conceptual site models, remedial options analyses, remedial designs, technical specifications, and long-term monitoring strategies for industrial/mining/petroleum and remote northern sites.
  • •Advise clients, regulators, Indigenous governments, and partners on contaminated sites regulatory pathways, risk-based decision-making, and site management frameworks.
  • •Mentor and guide project teams; prepare senior technical reviews and support business development through client relationship building and strategic account development.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 177,000 - 234,400 annually

Key Requirements

  • •15+ years of experience primarily in contaminated sites investigation and remediation, including project management experience.
  • •Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering (or a related environmental-focused discipline), or in Geoscience (or related).
  • •Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.), or eligibility for registration, in British Columbia and/or Yukon.
  • •Significant experience working in northern/remote/Indigenous/industrial settings with complex multi-media contamination issues and knowledge of relevant environmental legislation in BC and/or Yukon.
  • •Strong project management skills, including scope/financial oversight, client relationship management, proposal development, and exceptional written and verbal communication.
Experience:15+ yearsContaminated sitesEnvironmentalRemediationNorthernRemoteIndustrialMulti-media contaminationIndigenous communities
Education:Bachelor's in Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering (or related environmental focus) / Geoscience (or related)
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipClient relationship managementRisk-based decision-makingCommunication
Licenses:Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.)Valid driver's license

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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