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Senior Environmental Project Manager

@ WSP

Edmonton, AB · Calgary, AB

Full-time10+ years experience
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Overview

WSP is hiring a Senior Environmental Project Manager to plan and manage environmental assessments and remediation of oil and gas sites in the Northwest Territories and Yukon. The role includes mentoring junior staff, preparing health and safety and emergency response plans, and managing project accounting and client relations. The posting requires a university degree in engineering or natural/earth sciences, at least 10 years of contaminated sites experience, and an annual salary range of $93,700 to $124,200 for the western and northern region.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and manage environmental assessments and remediation of oil and gas sites in NWT and Yukon
  • Prepare health and safety and emergency response plans
  • Prepare proposals, cost estimates and technical reports
  • Manage project accounting and reporting under Master Services Agreements
  • Train and mentor junior staff in environmental practices

Requirements summary:

  • University degree in engineering or natural/earth sciences
  • Minimum 10 years contaminated site experience with upstream oil and gas
  • Experience working in the north preferred
  • Safety-conscious attitude
  • Professional designation eligible for NWT and Yukon registration preferred

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentEnvironment, health & safety
Experience10+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: minimal · ground: minimal
Work settingOffice, Client sites, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyPeople with disabilities
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyengineering, natural sciences, earth sciences
Perks mentionedFlexible hours

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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.

Our dynamic team is growing, and we have a new opportunity for an Environmental Project Manager with 10-15 years of contaminated sites experience to work in a multi-disciplinary team that solves complex issues for our clients throughout Northern Canada. The position is one of two in the Remediation Program Management (RPM) team which has offices across Canada.

This role will include the planning and managing the environmental assessments and remediation of oil and gas sites in the Northwest Territories and Yukon as well as mentoring junior staff. You should enjoy being part of a close-knit team and appreciate the benefits that a large organization can bring, including career progression, access to vast technical expertise, having a dedicated mentor, being able to participate in employee resource groups, and more.

Your Impact

  • You participate in a team environment, work closely with Project Coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers.
  • You prepare Health and Safety plans and Emergency response plans.
  • You prepare proposals and cost estimates, schedule field staff and subcontractors, compile data for, and write, reports including preparing conclusions and recommendations.
  • You are responsible for project accounting, tracking and reporting requirements to the terms of reference under WSP’s Master Services Agreements.
  • You train junior staff in environmental practices including Phase I and II ESAs, drilling, surveying, groundwater sampling, oversight of remediation etc. as well as on site specific health and safety.
  • You interface with clients to ensure needs are met and projects/proposals are moving forward - Work with other members of the team to ensure provision of the support necessary for completion of projects.
  • You work with and provide support to other members of the RPM Team in sharing health and safety, project management, project completion and client service responsibilities.
  • You participate in a limited number of site visits during two field programs (winter and summer).

The Skills That Set You Apart

  • University degree or diploma in engineering, or natural/earth sciences.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in contaminated site assessments and conceptual site models of Upstream oil and gas sites.
  • Experience working in the north is preferred.
  • Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/Possess a safety conscious attitude.
  • Professional designation with eligibility to register in NWT and Yukon 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.
  • Limitless opportunities 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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YK: $93,700 – $124,200

MB & ON: $85,500 – $117,800

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $84,700 – $112,400

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.

#WSP_RPM

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.

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