Contaminated Sites Project Manager
Posted A month ago
Job Description
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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 - This is your chance to make a meaningful impact across British Columbia's diverse landscapes - from remote communities and coastal environments to complex industrial sites. As a Project Manager specializing in Contaminated Sites, you will support the Environmental Management team in delivering evidence-based, community-focused solutions that reduce environmental risk and shape healthier places.
Your Impact
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of contaminated sites projects across BC, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance.
- Manage multidisciplinary project teams, including scientists, engineers, field technicians, subcontractors, and specialty consultants.
- Develop and oversee scope, schedule, budget, risk management plans, and quality documentation.
- Lead contaminated sites investigations, remediation planning, and cleanup execution following BC CSR and federal guidance including Stage 2 Preliminary Site Investigations, Detailed Site Investigations, and remedial option analyses.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports, remediation plans, cost estimates, and client communications.
- Serve as a trusted partner to clients by providing strategic advice on environmental liability, regulatory pathways, and project optimization.
- Support proposal development, including level-of-effort estimates and technical approaches.
- Foster a culture of safety, ensuring all work meets WSP and client HSE requirements.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and intermediate staff.
- Collaborate with teams across Environmental Management, Earth & Environment, and other WSP disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- 8-15+ years of relevant experience in contaminated sites assessment and remediation, ideally in BC.
- Have a relevant professional designation in BC (E.g. P.Geo., P.Eng., RPBio, PAg).
- Strong understanding of BC Contaminated Sites Regulation, federal guidance (e.g., CCME, FCSAP), and industry best practices.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder environmental projects from concept through completion.
- Experience with contaminated media assessment including soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor intrusion pathways.
- Proficiency with tools such as GIS, database management systems, field instrumentation, and data visualization software.
- Ability to effectively guide teams in the field, on active industrial sites, or remote environments, meeting all safety requirements.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, or municipal/industrial partners.
- A commitment to meaningful, purpose-driven work that supports resilient communities.
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.
Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $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, this is your chance to shape meaningful environmental outcomes across British Columbia. Join us and help build a cleaner, safer, healthier future.
#WSPEMBCAt 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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Industry
EngineeringCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-05-04
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