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Early Professional, Environmental Scientist
WSPDartmouth, NS, Canada$60,100 - $79,600
Apply 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.
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The Opportunity
Build the Future with Us
This is your chance to be part of a team that's shaping the world's infrastructure, energy systems, and communities. In this role, you'll apply your skills to cutting-edge projects, making a real impact where it matters most.
As an Environmental Scientist/Environmental Technician with our Site Assessment and Remediation team in Dartmouth, NS, you'll support the monitoring, investigation, and remediation of contaminated sites across Atlantic Canada. Your fieldwork will help protect communities, the environment, and critical infrastructure while strengthening your expertise in environmental services.
Your Impact
Lead field activities that support environmental monitoring, site investigations, and remediation programs across Atlantic Canada.
Protect people and communities by preparing and following site-specific health and safety plans.
Collect and document soil, groundwater, and soil vapour samples to produce reliable data for project decisions.
Deliver groundwater monitoring, borehole drilling, test pit excavation, and remediation field programs with care and precision.
Coordinate subcontractors, remedial contractors, equipment, and field logistics to keep projects safe and on track.
Contribute clear field records, waste tracking, and progress updates that strengthen technical reporting and client outcomes.
The Skills That Set You Apart
A diploma or bachelor's degree in environmental technology, environmental sciences, engineering, or a related discipline.
Working knowledge of health and safety practices for environmental field programs and contaminated sites.
Experience or practical exposure to soil and groundwater monitoring, remediation, borehole drilling, or test pit investigations.
Ability to maintain accurate field notes, sample documentation, and data that support defensible technical reporting.
A valid driver's licence and availability to travel across Atlantic Canada for multi-day field assignments.
Experience supporting Phase I or Phase II Environmental Site Assessments is an asset.
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.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60,100 - $79,600
MB & ON: $54,800 - $75,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54,200 - $72,000
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.
Restore What Communities Rely On
Turn precise fieldwork into cleaner sites, stronger environmental decisions, and healthier places across Atlantic Canada.
Help protect the ground beneath our future.
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