WSP in Africa

Environmental Project Co-ordinator

WSP in Africa  •  $63k - $92k/yr  •  London, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose Growth Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers We are WSP

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here – Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

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.

The Environmenttal Project Co-ordinator 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.

Your Impact

  • Model and reinforce safe work practices on every project, creating a positive and accountable field environment.

  • Draft and maintain health and safety plans and emergency response plans for field programs.

  • Build and manage schedules for field staff and subcontractors, tracking constraints, access, and daily changes.

  • Coordinate with municipalities, regulators, and site stakeholders to support permits, access, and reporting needs.

  • Conduct occasional field work (soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapour programs) and support remediation oversight.

  • Coach and train junior staff on core field and investigation practices (e.g., Phase I/II ESA support, drilling oversight, surveying, and groundwater sampling).

  • Collaborate across the national RPM team and local offices to share resources, lessons learned, and consistent delivery practices.

  • Promote WSP’s guiding principles through reliable follow-through, clear communication, and respectful site/stakeholder interactions.

  • Provide day-to-day guidance to technicians to keep field programs on scope, on schedule, and documented properly.

The skills that set you apart

  • A university degree or above in environmental science, engineering, or related field.

  • Proven field experience in contaminated site assessment (e.g., Phase II ESAs), including soil, groundwater, surface water, and vapour sampling/monitoring.

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience in an engineering consulting environment.

  • Ability to interpret site data and recommend next steps, supporting technical memos/reports and coordination with regulators/municipalities as needed.

  • 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 (or eligibility to obtain) is preferred.

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

  • Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026
  • A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
  • Limitlessopportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we’ll help you tailor your role to match your ambition—because your growth drives ours
  • Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

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Compensation:

  • AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $69,700 – $92,300
  • MB & ON: $63,600 – $87,500
  • NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

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At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.

At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

Join us.

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. Full details here

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here

WSP in Africa

About WSP in Africa

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.

From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers.​

Operating from South Africa, and with a team of over 650+ we deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals.​

Visit us at https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/

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Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
1885
Website
wsp.com
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