Description
Join WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm, as a Limnologist / Surface Water and Sediment Quality Specialist in Montréal, QC, Canada.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our environmental impact assessment and authorization team. As a Limnologist / Surface Water and Sediment Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services to our clients.
Your Impact
- Act as a discipline lead or project manager for mandates where surface water and sediment quality is a central issue, particularly in the mining, energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors.
- Design and supervise data acquisition programs, then ensure analysis, interpretation, and integration of results into environmental studies, authorization processes, and determination of environmental discharge objectives.
- Manage complete mandates, including work planning, team coordination, budget and schedule monitoring, quality control, health and safety, and client and regulatory authority interactions.
- Develop and structure internal expertise in Québec related to surface water and sediment quality, particularly through establishment of work methods, knowledge sharing, and team support.
- Contribute to market development, preparation of service offers, and maintenance of lasting relationships with clients.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- Master's degree in a relevant field, such as limnology, water science, environment, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
- At least two years of relevant experience in characterization, analysis, or interpretation of surface water and sediment quality.
- Good knowledge of sampling methods, quality standards, and recognized analysis and interpretation approaches in Québec and Canadian regulatory contexts.
- Ability to analyze environmental data, identify key issues, and formulate clear and defensible recommendations on scientific and regulatory plans.
- Aptitude for coordinating mandates and multidisciplinary teams, with a marked concern for deliverable quality, schedule respect, and client satisfaction.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as functional bilingualism in French and English.
- Demonstrated interest in expertise development, innovation, knowledge sharing, and new business opportunities.
- Availability for occasional travel.
Why Choose WSP?
- Competitive salary range: $73,000 - $96,900 per year (CAD)
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Flexible work arrangements
How to Apply
If you're motivated by impact and meaning, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career with WSP.