Environmental Student

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 — This is your chance to be part of a team that protects and restores natural landscapes, supports sustainable development, and contributes to climate resilience. As an Environmental Student in Edmonton, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teammates and access a global network of science and engineering expertise.

Your Impact

• Support field and office activities for environmental site assessment, remediation, and reclamation programs.
• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling, vegetation assessments, and detailed site assessments that directly inform client decisions and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and follow project‑specific health and safety plans to ensure a safe working environment for clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Identify and report potential hazards, near‑loss, and loss incidents to strengthen safe project delivery.
• Maintain clear, accurate, and defensible field notes, ensuring high‑quality data collection and sample documentation.
• Assist in organizing, filing, and managing field records, contributing to efficient workflows and timely reporting.
• Support data entry and preparation of technical reports under the guidance of experienced scientists and technical specialists.
• Perform assigned field and office tasks efficiently and in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
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The Skills That Set You Apart

• Currently enrolled in an environmental sciences or related university program, with enthusiasm for applying your academic knowledge in real‑world environments.
• Comfortable working outdoors and willing to travel to support field programs across Alberta.
• Strong safety mindset with the ability to recognize, communicate, and help mitigate worksite hazards.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to maintain high‑quality field documentation and follow technical procedures.
• Self‑motivated, curious, and able to complete tasks with limited supervision while knowing when to ask questions.
• Hold a valid driver's licence and can adapt to varying field conditions.

Why Choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity.

• 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 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: $24.00 – $32.25/hr
• MB & ON: $22.50 – $30.25/hr
• NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $21.50 – $30.25/hr

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 Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what's possible. Apply today and let's create lasting change together.

WSP  is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe.  In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please  READ THE FULL POLICY.