Project Technologist - Environmental Health & Safety Compliance

Project Technologist - Environmental Health & Safety Compliance

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Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Entry level

Job function: Health Care Provider

WSP is seeking a Junior-Intermediate Project Technologist to join our Atlantic EHS Compliance Team in our Dartmouth office. The successful candidate will work on a broad range of projects involving hazardous materials management, indoor air quality, drinking water quality, radon measurement and mitigation, and industrial hygiene, supporting our Clients’ goals of workplace health & safety performance improvement.

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• Flexible Work Policy – we support work–life balance and encourage you to prioritize both work and home lives.
• We proudly showcase Canada’s strengths worldwide.
• WSP enhances the world around us – from environment to highways, buildings, and terrain.
• We offer outstanding career opportunities and innovate daily.
• Our collaborative culture is built on genuine, humble people doing important work.

• Supporting multi‑disciplinary EHS projects across a variety of sectors. Specific consulting services may include:
  • Identification and Management of Hazardous Materials
  • Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment Services
  • Occupational Health & Industrial Hygiene Services
  • Radon Measurement and/or Mitigation Services
  • Drinking Water Sampling
  • Interpretation of laboratory sample results and comparison to applicable legislation
  • Preparation of Technical Reports
  • Project Management and Coordination of Hazardous Material / Microbial Contamination Remediation Work
• Written and oral communication within multi‑disciplinary teams and with clients.
• Project and proposal completion, including financial management, schedules, deliverables, and teamwork.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients and sub‑consultants/sub‑contractors.
• Work during and outside normal business hours, including some weekends and evenings, to meet project commitments. Travel for extended periods (1–2 weeks at a time).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in occupational or environmental health and safety, environmental sciences, biology, building sciences, architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• Professional designation (EP, CET, AScT, CRSP, CIH, ROH, ROHT, PMP) considered an asset.
• Familiarity with building systems (mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) considered an asset.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Working knowledge of occupational hygiene practices.
• Experience organising and supporting stakeholder meetings and summarising results with emphasis on written communication.
• Strong computer skills for data management and manipulation, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Initiative to apply knowledge and suggest practical technical solutions to critical challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness to continuously learn and apply tech‑savvy skills.
• Access to a vehicle, a clean driver’s abstract, and eligibility for Federal Security Clearance.
• Enthusiasm for learning and contributing to a leading environmental consulting firm and growing EHS team.

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future‑proof our cities and environments. With over 65,000 team members worldwide, including more than 12,000 in Canada, we engage in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, engineering iconic buildings, sustainable transportation, and renewable power.

• 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 hold ourselves to an empowering culture and accountability.

Health and Safety is a core value of WSP. 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.

Employment for safety‑sensitive positions involving fieldwork is contingent upon candidates’ ability to perform key physical tasks as described in the posting and interview. This may include working in remote or isolated areas, alone, and in inclement weather within safe limits.

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates during all selection activities.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please read the full policy.