Junior Geoscientist

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  Location

  (CANADA) and various

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  Job Reference

  21708

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Construction/property / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated Junior Geoscientist to join our team in one of our British Columbia offices. In this role, you will support various environmental projects, contributing to site investigations, data analysis, and remediation efforts in diverse and dynamic settings.

Why choose WSP?

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

Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will assist the Environmental Management Group with various tasks and projects.
• You will help plan and coordinate projects related to contaminated site investigation and remediation, especially in northern or remote areas.
• You will work closely with Senior Project Directors, Technical Leads, and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
• You will assist with project health and safety tasks, including reviewing safety plans, attending meetings, and visiting sites.
• You will help summarize and interpret data, perform basic statistical analysis, and prepare materials for reports and presentations.
• You will assist in the preparation and delivery of reports to clients.
• You will help monitor project progress regarding scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• You will assist with project file management and quality control of documentation.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• You have a degree or equivalent in Geology or Geological Sciences.
• You are working towards or eligible to be Geoscientist-in-training with EGBC
• You have a Drivers License and a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• You have good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• You have a basic understanding of project management and reporting on environmental projects.
• You have basic knowledge of environmental chemistry, geology, and contaminant fate and transport.
• Experience working in northern or remote project environments is a plus.
• You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You have a positive attitude towards safety and teamwork.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $55 400 - $76 200

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

Locations 

840 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 2S9, CA 3811 North Fraser Way, Burnaby, BC, V5J 5J2, CA 301 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC, V2C 2A3, CA 16321 Dickson Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 0B5, CA 3456 Opie Crescent, Prince George, BC, V2N 2P9, CA 3202 Munroe Street, Terrace, BC, V8G 5L3, CA

About Us

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.