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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Environmental Field Technician

WSP Ottawa, ON On-site mid full-time

Salary

$54,800 - $75,400 per year

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Description

Join our Earth & Environment team in Ottawa and build your environmental consulting experience through hands-on field and technical work.

As an Environmental Field Technician, you will conduct environmental field and technical work supporting landfill monitoring, hydrogeologic studies, environmental site assessments, and geotechnical investigations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conducting environmental field and technical work
  • Collecting groundwater and surface water samples and completing field testing
  • Supporting drilling and monitoring well installation, soil and rock descriptions, and quality assurance
  • Planning and coordinating field programs and water monitoring activities
  • Managing environmental data and coordinating project deliverables

Requirements:

  • Environmental Technician/Technology diploma or equivalent education in a related discipline
  • 3-5 years of environmental consulting experience
  • Groundwater and soil sampling experience
  • Experience with data management and analytical or statistical analysis using Microsoft Excel and database queries
  • Strong technical organization, written communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to organize multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively
  • A strong foundation in health and safety practices and comfort completing outdoor fieldwork year-round in varying weather conditions
  • A valid Class "G" Driver's Licence

We offer:

  • Competitive salary ($54,800 - $75,400 in MB & ON)
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Recognition as a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026

Skills

Required

  • Environmental Technician/Technology
  • Groundwater and soil sampling
  • Data management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Database queries
  • Health and safety practices
  • Class G Driver's Licence

Nice to have

  • Experience with drilling and monitoring well installation oversight

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/95992

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