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Experienced Air Quality Consultant


Company : WSP in Canada


Location : Kitchener, Region of Waterloo


Created : 2025-10-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Overview Join to apply for the Experienced Air Quality Field Consultant role at WSP in Canada . Youll be part of our growing Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases team, using your skills as a Experienced Air Quality Field Consultant to conduct environmental studies for major projects in Ontario. You will monitor, assess, and report on ambient air quality in both urban and rural areas. Your job will be to establish, operate, and maintain ambient air monitoring equipment so that accurate assessments can be made with respect to the effects of the pollutants on humans and the environment. The projects you support will be among the most complex and innovative within our Earth & Environmental Team. Responsibilities Lead in the development of air quality monitoring and management plans. Operate and calibrate monitoring equipment to measure air quality and show its distribution in the atmosphere. Maintain, repair, and audit air quality and meteorological equipment. Assess the type of sampling, measuring, and/or monitoring equipment needed based on pollutant type, quantity, and location. Coordinate field programs for air quality monitoring. Prepare field documentation related to field activities, including data collection, analysis, and manipulation; collaborate with other disciplines at WSP to provide client deliverables and subject-matter expertise. Ensure safety training is completed and safety rules are followed. Communicate results of studies, field experiments, or ongoing monitoring to clients, peers, supervisors, committees, and the public, in both written and oral form. Manage relationships with internal and external clients to ensure their needs are understood and met, providing guidance and expertise during field programs at client sites. Ensure quality assurance/quality control procedures are performed on instrumentation, including maintenance and calibration. Work with field scientists and technicians to complete field experiments and studies in air quality. Identify opportunities to innovate in ambient air monitoring and implement new air monitoring technology. Be resourceful, innovative, and capable of solving technical challenges. Be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow. Qualifications 5+ years of related experience in ambient air monitoring. Post-secondary education or experience in chemistry, electronics, instrumentation, environmental, atmospheric science, or a similar technical field. Experience with MECP and US EPA ambient air monitoring guidance and methods, such as high-volume sampling, light scattering technology, and evacuated canisters. Enjoy working outdoors, performing fieldwork, and the ability to work autonomously. Training or aptitude with electronics and instrumentation; comfortable using standard hand tools relevant to the job. Flexible, solution-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently or in a team. Experience with the logistics of ordering and shipping equipment for project mobilization. Ability to lift 30-50 lb (13-22 kg) of equipment or supplies on the job. Experience mentoring, coaching, and managing staff. Proficiency with the MS Office suite. Access to a vehicle and a clean Drivers Abstract. Desire to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and to be part of a growing team. 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 globally; 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, and 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 value at WSP. Compliance with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy and client HSE policies is required when working at client locations. Please note: Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks described in the job posting and interview, including the ability to work in various environmental conditions (remote/isolated areas, working alone, 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. Job details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Quality Assurance Industries: Professional Services #J-18808-Ljbffr