Job Description

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.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity – Build the future with us.

Our Prairies and North Earth & Environment team is growing, and we’re looking for a Water Quality Modeller to help advance our environmental impact and water resource solutions across the region.

In this role, you’ll contribute to technically complex and meaningful projects within the mining and natural resources sector, working alongside a collaborative team of modellers and scientists. You will play a key role in strengthening our water quality modelling capabilities while supporting environmental stewardship and sustainable project delivery.

Your Impact

Apply surface water quality models to assess environmental impacts associated with mining and natural resource projects Support the development, calibration, and application of numerical water quality models Contribute to conceptual model development and interpret environmental datasets to inform modelling approaches Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support environmental impact assessments and regulatory deliverables Analyze and interpret complex datasets to inform modelling outcomes and recommendations Prepare technical reports, visualizations, proposals, and client deliverables Contribute to continuous improvement of modelling tools, methods, and workflows Support knowledge sharing and innovation within the water quality modelling practice

The Skills That Set You Apart

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, or a related discipline (M.Sc. preferred) 1–3 years of experience in water quality assessment or modelling within consulting, industry, or academia Experience applying surface water quality models (e.g., GoldSim, WASP, CE-QUAL-W2, HSPF) or strong aptitude to learn Understanding of aquatic systems, contaminant transport, and environmental processes Experience supporting environmental impact assessments or regulatory submissions is an asset Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation using tools such as Excel, Python, R, or similar Strong technical writing skills with experience contributing to reports and technical documentation Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary project teams

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: $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.

Ready to Make Your Impact?

Join us in shaping sustainable water solutions that protect ecosystems and support responsible resource development. Your expertise will contribute directly to meaningful environmental outcomes while growing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

About Us

At 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 .