Environmental Field Technician

Job Description

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

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 – Build the Future with Us

WSP has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Field Technician to join our Remediation Program Management team based in Saskatoon. In this role, you’ll play a hands‑on part in monitoring, investigating, and remediating contaminated sites across Western Canada—helping protect communities, the environment, and critical infrastructure while building a strong foundation for your career in environmental services.

Your Impact

• Lead field activities supporting environmental monitoring, investigation, and remediation programs.
• Prepare and follow site‑specific health and safety plans to protect workers, clients, and the public.
• Collect, manage, and document soil, groundwater, and soil vapour samples with precision and care.
• Conduct fieldwork including groundwater monitoring, borehole drilling, test pit excavations, and remediation activities.
• Supervise subcontractors during drilling, surveying, utility locating, and excavation work.
• Oversee remedial contractors, including directing excavations, tracking waste, and reporting progress.
• Coordinate field logistics, subcontractors, and equipment to ensure successful project execution.
• Travel across Western Canada for multi‑day field programs in diverse and dynamic environments.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in environmental technology, environmental sciences, or engineering.
• Working knowledge of health and safety practices with a strong safety‑first mindset.
• Experience or exposure to soil and groundwater monitoring, remediation, and environmental field programs.
• Ability to maintain clear, accurate field notes and contribute to technical reporting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in field settings.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for extended field assignments.
• Experience in the oil and gas sector or with Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments is an asset.

Why Choose WSP?

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.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we 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. #WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $48,700 – $65,500

MB & ON: $44,500 – $62,100

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $44,000 – $59,300

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.

Ready to Shape the Future?

Join WSP and be part of a team that’s making a lasting impact—on the environment, on communities, and on your career.

About Us

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 .