Junior Geoscientist / Geochemist / Data Scientist

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The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here

Are you ready to tackle some of the most complex and rewarding challenges in the industry? In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with brilliant minds and contribute to high-profile projects that are changing the landscape of our world.

Based in Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton, you'll build your career as a Junior Geoscientist / Geochemist / Data Scientist by helping multidisciplinary teams turn geochemical and environmental data into practical insight. You'll contribute to field sampling, data quality, conceptual model development, numerical analysis, and client-ready reporting for projects involving water, rock, and soil—while learning from experienced specialists across WSP.

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Your Impact

• Collect water, rock, and soil samples and contribute to safe, accurate field programs that support environmental and geoscience decisions.
• Manage and analyze large geochemical datasets, applying quality assurance and quality control measures that make project information reliable and defensible.
• Develop conceptual models and contribute to numerical analyses, including mass-balance modelling, to help teams understand complex environmental systems.
• Produce statistical analyses, including interpolation and regression, and translate findings into clear written, graphical, and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, geochemists, hydrogeologists, engineers, laboratory professionals, and data specialists to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
• Contribute to technical reports, analytical laboratory assignments, project design, and client deliverables while expanding your consulting and technical capabilities.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• A bachelor's degree in earth science, geoscience, chemistry, environmental science, geological engineering, hydrogeology, hydrology, data science, statistics, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of industry experience involving field sampling, analytical laboratory work, project design, client reporting, or the management and manipulation of large datasets.
• Experience collecting, managing, quality-checking, summarizing, and interpreting geochemical data from rock, soil, or water, including statistical analysis and conceptual model development.
• Exposure to data management tools such as EQuIS or Microsoft Access, and coding or automation using Python, R, or Excel macros, is an asset.
• Familiarity with relevant technical software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist's Workbench, GoldSim , ioGAS , or Leapfrog is an asset.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly, collaborate across disciplines, think creatively about data-driven problems, and travel for fieldwork; consulting experience and a valid driver's licence are assets.

• 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'll 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.

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Compensation

• AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60,100 - $79,600
• MB & ON: $54,800 - $75,400
• NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54,200 - $72,000

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.

Turn Data into Environmental Insight

Every sample and dataset can reveal something that helps clients understand environmental conditions and make better decisions. Bring your scientific curiosity and analytical thinking to work that transforms complex evidence into meaningful action.

Start shaping insight that matters.