Top Benefits
About the role
Shape the future of environmental engineering—join WSP as a trusted geochemistry expert in the Prairies and North.
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to take your geochemistry expertise to the next level? At WSP, we’re expanding our Earth and Environment team and looking for a Senior Geochemist to help shape the future of engineering and environmental solutions across diverse industries.
As part of our Prairies and North team, you’ll collaborate with a close-knit group of engineering specialists and technical professionals, driving forward innovative projects that enhance our service offerings and deliver real-world impact. You’ll be a trusted advisor, contributing to high-profile initiatives that make a difference in communities and ecosystems.
Ready to lead impactful projects and collaborate with top-tier specialists? Apply now to become our next Senior Geochemist and help drive innovation in Earth and Environment at WSP.
Why WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
- You’ll be the technical lead for geochemistry projects, specifically in oil sands and mining environments.
- You’ll have direct client interactions and will be involved in proposal writing and business development.
- You’ll conduct geochemical characterization studies, radiological assessments, and other environmental investigations.
- You’ll be working with multi-disciplinary project teams to integrate results of geochemical characterization programs into large scale environmental assessments, side-wide water quality models, geochemical conceptual models, and acid-rock drainage/metal leaching management plans.
- You’ll work on data interpretation and conceptual model development.
- You’ll write or oversee the preparation of reports and will prepare presentations.
- You’ll mentor junior staff. You’ll demonstrate a “Safety First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff.
What you’ll bring to WSP
- University degree in Geochemistry (preferably MSc or PhD) with a focus on geology, environmental science, geological engineering or related field.
- 5 to 10 years applied work experience.
- Strong understanding of chemistry and geology. Experience with oil sands geochemistry, hydrogeology and hydrology is an asset.
- Familiarity with industry-standard modeling software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, and GoldSim is an asset.
- Strong data manipulation ability including experience with data management tools (i.e. Excel, EQuIS, Access).
About WSP
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them?
With us, you can.
As a leading professional services consulting firm, we plan, advise, design, manage and engineer long lasting solutions that benefit generations to come. With a Future Ready® mindset, we deliver solutions that shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies find ways to thrive sustainably today.
Imagine a better future for us all – and a better future for you.
Top Benefits
About the role
Shape the future of environmental engineering—join WSP as a trusted geochemistry expert in the Prairies and North.
The Opportunity:
Are you ready to take your geochemistry expertise to the next level? At WSP, we’re expanding our Earth and Environment team and looking for a Senior Geochemist to help shape the future of engineering and environmental solutions across diverse industries.
As part of our Prairies and North team, you’ll collaborate with a close-knit group of engineering specialists and technical professionals, driving forward innovative projects that enhance our service offerings and deliver real-world impact. You’ll be a trusted advisor, contributing to high-profile initiatives that make a difference in communities and ecosystems.
Ready to lead impactful projects and collaborate with top-tier specialists? Apply now to become our next Senior Geochemist and help drive innovation in Earth and Environment at WSP.
Why WSP?
- We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
- A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
- Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
- Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
- A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
- You’ll be the technical lead for geochemistry projects, specifically in oil sands and mining environments.
- You’ll have direct client interactions and will be involved in proposal writing and business development.
- You’ll conduct geochemical characterization studies, radiological assessments, and other environmental investigations.
- You’ll be working with multi-disciplinary project teams to integrate results of geochemical characterization programs into large scale environmental assessments, side-wide water quality models, geochemical conceptual models, and acid-rock drainage/metal leaching management plans.
- You’ll work on data interpretation and conceptual model development.
- You’ll write or oversee the preparation of reports and will prepare presentations.
- You’ll mentor junior staff. You’ll demonstrate a “Safety First” focus and acting as a role model to other staff.
What you’ll bring to WSP
- University degree in Geochemistry (preferably MSc or PhD) with a focus on geology, environmental science, geological engineering or related field.
- 5 to 10 years applied work experience.
- Strong understanding of chemistry and geology. Experience with oil sands geochemistry, hydrogeology and hydrology is an asset.
- Familiarity with industry-standard modeling software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, and GoldSim is an asset.
- Strong data manipulation ability including experience with data management tools (i.e. Excel, EQuIS, Access).
About WSP
What if you could shape built and natural environments – and the future of those that use them?
With us, you can.
As a leading professional services consulting firm, we plan, advise, design, manage and engineer long lasting solutions that benefit generations to come. With a Future Ready® mindset, we deliver solutions that shape the communities of tomorrow and help societies find ways to thrive sustainably today.
Imagine a better future for us all – and a better future for you.