Lead Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist

WSP
Whitehorse
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 122,900 - 162,800Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 10+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Project management","Client engagement","Communication","Collaboration","Problem-solving"]

Lead and manage complex contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs across northern and western Canada. Apply contaminated sites expertise to develop conceptual site models, guide delineation strategies, evaluate remedial options, and support in-situ and ex-situ remediation. Direct field programs in remote environments, produce defensible technical reports for regulatory submissions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions while mentoring staff.

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Lead Contaminated Sites Engineer or Geoscientist

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Job Summary

Lead and manage complex contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs across northern and western Canada. Apply contaminated sites expertise to develop conceptual site models, guide delineation strategies, evaluate remedial options, and support in-situ and ex-situ remediation. Direct field programs in remote environments, produce defensible technical reports for regulatory submissions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated environmental solutions while mentoring staff.
Location: Whitehorse
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead multidisciplinary contaminated sites assessment and remediation programs, including Phase II ESAs, Detailed Site Investigations, remedial options analyses, and in-situ/ex-situ remediation.
  • •Develop conceptual site models, guide delineation strategies, and evaluate remedial options at a lead level.
  • •Direct and review field programs in northern and remote environments.
  • •Produce clear, defensible technical reports supporting regulatory submissions and client decisions.
  • •Mentor junior and intermediate staff and collaborate with engineering, ecology, mining, and Indigenous engagement teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 122,900 - 162,800

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of technical experience in contaminated sites investigation and remediation, including Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Detailed Site Investigations.
  • •Strong project coordination/management experience and ability to oversee field programs in remote or northern regions.
  • •Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental, Geological, or Civil Engineering, Geoscience, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
  • •Professional registration (P.Eng. or P.Geo.) or eligibility for registration in British Columbia and/or Yukon.
  • •Demonstrated contaminated sites characterization, conceptual site model development, remedial options analysis, remediation technologies, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements across BC/Yukon and western/northern Canada.
Experience:10+ yearsContaminated sitesEnvironmental consultingRemote/northern environmentsIndustrial environmentsIndigenous engagement
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Project managementClient engagementCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solving
Licenses:Valid driver's license
Certifications:P.Eng.P.Geo.

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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