Intermediate Air Quality Instrumentation Technician

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The Opportunity – Build the Future with Us

Your impact starts here - As an Intermediate Air Quality Instrumentation Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality ambient air monitoring programs that support environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and sustainable development across Alberta and the broader Prairies & North region.

You’ll work as part of WSP’s Environmental Management team, taking ownership of complex field monitoring activities, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring instrumentation systems operate reliably and accurately. This role is well suited for a technically strong professional with a solid instrumentation background who thrives in field‑based environments and takes pride in producing defensible environmental data.

Your Impact

• Lead calibration, operation, and maintenance of continuous ambient air monitoring instrumentation to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance
• Independently deploy, operate, and recover intermittent and passive air sampling equipment across multiple field sites
• Set up, configure, and maintain continuous air monitoring stations, including analyzers, power systems, telemetry, and data loggers
• Diagnose and resolve instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical issues, minimizing downtime and protecting data integrity
• Prepare and review detailed field documentation, calibration records, and maintenance logs, supporting downstream data analysis and reporting

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Diploma or degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Instrumentation & Controls, or a closely related technical discipline
• Demonstrated experience in air quality or environmental monitoring, with responsibility for instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting
• Strong working knowledge of ambient air monitoring analyzers, sensors, and data acquisition systems
• High level of mechanical and technical aptitude, with confidence using diagnostic tools and electronic test equipment
• Proven ability to work independently in the field, while supporting and guiding junior technicians as needed

Why Choose WSP?

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

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $29.00 – $38.90 per hour
MB & ON: $26.40 – $36.90 per hour
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $26.20 – $35.30 per hour

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?

Join WSP and take the next step in your technical career. Bring your instrumentation expertise, field leadership, and problem‑solving mindset to projects that make a measurable difference for communities and the environment.