Junior Air Quality Specialist

Résumé du poste

The Junior Air Quality Specialist will contribute to air quality assessments, dispersion modelling, and emissions analysis for industrial and community projects. The role also involves conducting fieldwork, maintaining monitoring instruments, and preparing technical reports for regulatory submissions.

Détails du poste

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 Environmental Management team as a Junior Air Quality Specialist in our Vancouver, BC office. In this role, you’ll support multidisciplinary teams working on projects that improve air quality, assess industrial and community impacts, and shape healthier environments across Canada. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Impact * Contribute to air quality assessments and dispersion modelling (e.g., CALPUFF, AERMOD) for industrial, commercial, and regional airshed projects. * Support analysis of emissions, baseline conditions, and predicted impacts to inform mitigation and monitoring strategies. * Conduct fieldwork (approximately 30% annually, up to 50% seasonally), including site visits, equipment deployment, and data collection. * Operate, calibrate, maintain, and audit air pollution and meteorological monitoring instruments. * Assist in air quality data analysis, interpretation, and preparation of emissions inventories. * Prepare sections of technical reports and regulatory submissions for environmental assessments and approvals. * Uphold WSP’s safety culture and Life Saving Rules in all field and office environments. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Skills That Set You Apart * A degree or diploma in atmospheric sciences, environmental science, chemical/mechanical/environmental engineering, or a related discipline. * 1 year of experience in environmental consulting or air quality–related work (internships and co‑ops count). * Familiarity with emissions inventories, dispersion modelling, regulatory frameworks, or impact assessments. * Aptitude with instrumentation, electronics, and use of standard hand tools. * Proficiency or interest in GIS, Linux, R, Python, Fortran, MySQL, PHP or similar tools. * Strong initiative, attention to detail, and a “can‑do” attitude in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. * A valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make Your Mark with WSP If you’re driven by purpose and excited to grow your air quality career on projects that matter, we want to hear from you. Join us and help shape healthier communities across Canada. At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us. 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. Full details here [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/corporate/ca/health-safety]. Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include 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. Full details here [https://www.wsp.com/en-ca/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies].

Ce que vous ferez

The Junior Air Quality Specialist will contribute to air quality assessments, dispersion modelling, and emissions analysis for industrial and community projects. The role also involves conducting fieldwork, maintaining monitoring instruments, and preparing technical reports for regulatory submissions.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in atmospheric sciences, environmental science, or a related engineering discipline. At least one year of experience in environmental consulting or air quality work is required, along with a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Avantages

• Flexible work • Professional development • Global networking opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• MySQL · Souhaitée
• Technical Reporting · Souhaitée
• PHP · Souhaitée
• Linux · Souhaitée
• Python · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Air quality assessment
• Dispersion modelling
• CALPUFF
• AERMOD
• Emissions inventories
• Fieldwork
• Data collection
• Instrumentation
• Technical reporting
• GIS
• Linux
• R
• Python
• Fortran
• MySQL
• PHP
• Hand Tools
• Employment Equity
• Regulatory Frameworks
• Resilience
• Valid Driver's License
• PHP (Scripting Language)
• Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling
• Air Quality
• Data Analysis
• Atmospheric Sciences
• Auditing
• Data Collection
• Disabilities
• Environmental Engineering
• Environmental Consulting
• Environmental Resource Management
• Environmental Science
• Fortran (Programming Language)
• Field Research
• Forecasting
• R (Programming Language)
• Innovation
• Python (Programming Language)
• Microsoft Windows NT
• Safety Culture
• Environment Health And Safety
• Detail Oriented
• Air Quality Assessments

Domaines d’emploi

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Engineering
• Science & Research
• Consulting
• Air Quality Specialist
• Environmental Planner / Scientist
• Environmental Protection Professionals
• Environmental Restoration Planners
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health