Junior Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Specialist

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 — Join our Environment team in Ottawa, Ontario, where you’ll contribute to real‑world environmental solutions that shape healthier, safer, and more resilient communities. As a Junior Acoustics, Noise, and Vibration Specialist, you will support meaningful environmental impact studies across Ontario and beyond, blending field investigations with technical analysis to help deliver high‑value projects.

Your Impact

• Conduct background research, documentation review, and preliminary analysis to support acoustics, noise, and vibration studies.
• Perform field investigations, including environmental noise and vibration measurements.
• Analyze environmental data and contribute to the preparation of technical reports and submission documents.
• Support engineers and senior specialists in delivering project objectives.
• Apply logical problem‑solving to real‑time field challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute to a collaborative and multidisciplinary project environment.
• Travel locally within the GTA for fieldwork, with occasional travel to remote locations as needed.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 0–5 years of relevant field or consulting experience.
• Familiarity with acoustical monitoring, field investigations, or modelling (asset).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑driven, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and reliable access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.

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: $66,700 – $88,400
MB & ON: $60,900 – $83,800
NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $60,300 – $80,000

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 Shape the Future?

Take the next step in your environmental career and help us build communities that thrive. Your impact starts here.

 

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.