WSP in Africa

Intermediate Technical Report Author, Contaminated Sites

WSP in Africa  •  $63k - $92k/yr  •  Edmonton, CA (Hybrid)  •  21 hours 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.

WSP has a new opportunity for a Technical Report Author to join our Remediation Program Management team based in British Columbia. This opportunity will allow you to evaluate risk and advise on contaminated sites impacted by hydrocarbons (diesel, gasoline, crude oil etc.). It is expected that you are self-motivated and will demonstrate strong time management and communication skills.

Your Impact

  • Participation in a team environment, working closely with and supporting Project Managers and Field Technicians.
  • Produce high quality written technical reports in support of large and small environmental site assessment, monitoring and remediation projects.
  • Preparation of Site closure documentation (detailed site investigations, regulatory forms).
  • QA/QC laboratory data then generate tables.
  • Compare the results to site-specific regulatory guidelines and/or protocols for reporting needs for the various Project Coordinators, Project Managers and Project Directors.
  • Generate and QA/QC regulatory checklists, forms and other documents in support of reporting requirements to meet the site-specific project needs of provincial Contaminated Site Regulations, protocols and/or Guidelines.
  • Create, execute and revise work plans to meet Project Manager’s needs.

The skills that set you apart

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field (Geoscience and/or Engineering).
  • 4 to 6 years of direct experience in contaminated site assessments, site monitoring and remediation.
  • Working knowledge of the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and relevant Protocols and Technical Guidance documents.
  • Experience with statistical analysis using common analytical software.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace and possess a safety conscious attitude.
  • Ability to work patiently with and help train less experienced team members.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and key judgment skills.
  • Experience in the oil and gas sector will be an asset.

Preference will be given to those individuals with more extensive experience with respect to soil and groundwater monitoring programs, Phase I and II environmental site assessments, site remediation, provincial Contaminated Site checklists, forms and protocols. And, have related field experience.

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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