Environmental Field Technician - East of Toronto
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- Port Hope, ON
- $57,500-76,200 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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We are WSP.The OpportunityBuild the Future With Us - You'll contribute to one of Canada's landmark environmental remediation programs.
WSP supports the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories on the Port Hope Area Initiative, and as part of our growing team, you'll play a role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality verification of remediation following the removal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste.This work matters - and your impact will help safeguard communities, the environment, and future generations.Your ImpactYou will apply your training and technical skills to:
- Review historical project information to identify data gaps and develop remedial sampling plans.
- Monitor excavation activities and ensure adherence to project standards.
- Conduct radiological scanning, sampling, and soil characterization for completed excavations.
- Perform interior scanning and collect relevant environmental samples.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain equipment (radiological instruments, GPS, XRF, etc.).
- Assess field issues and determine whether additional or reduced remediation is required.
- Enter, manage, and quality-review data within GIS-based systems.
- Troubleshoot field or data-related challenges to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Prepare clear documentation and reports summarizing findings.
- Contribute to strong health & safety performance across all activities.
- Build collaborative relationships with internal teams, contractors, and clients.
- College or university background in soil/groundwater assessment, environmental sciences, radiation protection, biology, GIS, or a related discipline.
- Ideally 2+ years of field experience in soil/groundwater sampling or radiation protection - entry-level candidates will be considered for select roles.
- Ability to work in both field and office environments, including potential travel outside Port Hope.
- Comfortable using radiological and environmental sampling equipment, GIS tools, and digital data systems.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality, safety, and teamwork.
- Proudly Canadian - 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 - Tailor your career across Canada or worldwide; your growth fuels our own.
- Flexible work, real balance - We support your life inside and outside of work.
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.Make Your Mark With WSPJoin a team redefining what's possible in environmental remediation. Your impact starts here.About Us: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