Junior Soil Scientist/Technician

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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 - As a  Junior Soil Scientist in our Soil and Construction Services Group in Edmonton, you’ll contribute to meaningful environmental and infrastructure projects across the Prairies and North. This role is hands-on, purpose-driven, and designed for early‑career professionals who want to build technical depth while shaping real-world outcomes for communities, ecosystems, and future generations.

You'll join a collaborative, supportive team where curiosity is encouraged, learning is continuous, and you can grow your career surrounded by experts who care about your development as much as the work itself.

Your Impact

• Participate in field-based soil assessment programs, including soil data collection, analysis, and classification.
• Support environmental construction monitoring on active project sites.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions, reporting, and permit documentation with clarity and accuracy.
• Apply your problem-solving skills to evolving field conditions and project requirements.
• Work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, solutions-focused work.
• Travel to and work in remote outdoor environments, including rotational schedules such as 6 days on / 1 day off.
• Operate safely around heavy equipment and in dynamic field environments.
• Demonstrate project and technical knowledge while seeking guidance from senior specialists.
• Maintain organized field notes, documentation, and data integrity.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) practices (training provided).

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences—or currently completing one.
• Knowledge of the Canadian System of Soil Classification and the AGRASID 4.0 database.
• Understanding of erosion and sediment control, ecological succession, and land reclamation in agricultural and forested environments.
• Previous field, construction, or agricultural experience is an asset.
• Able to work outdoors in varied environmental conditions and remote locations.
• Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean abstract.
• Safety certifications such as Standard First Aid, H2S Alive, TDG, WHMIS, or PCST are considered assets (training available).
• Eligible for registration with the Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) In‑Training Program.

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.

#WeAreWSP

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $ 62,800 - $84,400 
MB & ON: $57,300 - $80,000 
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $56,700 - $76,400 

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're ready to grow your career through hands‑on fieldwork, meaningful environmental impact, and a team that wants to see you succeed — this is your opportunity. Join us in shaping a more sustainable future.

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

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.

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.