Environmental Technician

The Opportunity:

WSP is seeking an Environmental Technician to add to our growing team in Port Hope, Ontario. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to and learn from our environmental programs, while also offering diverse experiences and the chance to grow professionally. If you're passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you!

This opportunity is to join the WSP team responsible for the execution and construction of the Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI). The PHAI represents the federal government's response to the community-requested solution for the cleanup and local, long-term, safe management of historic low-level radioactive waste in the municipalities of Port Hope and Clarington.

Please note we will consider candidates based in various locations throughout Canada, but this opportunity is based on-site at the project site in Port Hope, Ontario.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• 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.

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What you can expect to do here:

• You will assist with the implementation of various environmental field programs.
• You will inspect, monitor, and conduct environmental field activities such as water management, erosion and sediment control, dust management, noise monitoring, etc.
• You will collect environmental samples, including soil and water.
• You will respond to environmental emergencies, such as spills.
• You will write technical documents, including daily dust management plans, daily dust logs, daily environmental inspection logs, and spill reports.
• You will maintain a key environmental issues tracking log.
• You will record key environmental field data.
• You will occasionally perform physical work, such as assisting with ESC installation, replacing dust station batteries, moving environmental monitoring equipment, and responding to spills.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Bachelors degree in environmental science or related fields preferred.
• College diploma/certificate in environmental science acceptable with the right skillset
• Ability to multitask and prioritize evolving requirements for multiple ongoing projects
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
• Demonstrated technical writing and critical thinking skills
• Experience in the nuclear or construction/remediation-based sector considered an asset
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and all programs under MS Office
• Familiar with ISO 9001
• Valid G drivers license
• Must be eligible for CNL Reliability Stauts security clearance ( individual must have 3 full years of concurrent verifiable history in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand and/or Australia ).

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WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 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.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. 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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. 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. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.