Intermediate / Senior Wetlands and Vegetation Ecologist

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about the environment and looking to make a significant impact in the Environmental sector? WSP is excited to announce an opportunity for an Intermediate to Senior Wetland and Vegetation Ecologist to join our dynamic Transportation and Municipal team in various locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan.

At WSP, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to work on full life-cycle projects, from proposal scoping and project delivery to regulatory permitting and construction programs in Alberta and Saskatchewan. You'll be reporting to the Group Manager and Technical Leads, ensuring you receive the guidance and mentorship needed to excel in your role.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• You will have experience and working knowledge with the Alberta Wetland Policy and applicable directives, including preparation of Wetland Assessments, and wetland delineation and classification, and ABWRET.
• You will have knowledge of the Alberta Code of Practice for Watercourse crossings, Code of Practice for Pipelines and Telecommunication Lines Crossing a Water Body, and Code of Practice for Outfall Structures on Water Bodies.
• You will have an understanding of environmental legislation applicable to transportation and municipal work, including the regulatory processes at the municipal, provincial and federal levels. Working knowledge and experience in various provincial permitting and approval processes including Alberta Water Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act and Public Lands Act would be an asset, but not necessary.
• You will have experience in coordinating and/or conducting field programs with excellent field skills in general ecological data collection, including vegetation, soil and wetlands, with opportunity to participate in fisheries and wildlife surveys.
• You will have the ability to mentor and train junior biologists and ecologists.
• You will have the capability and experience to research and develop high-quality proposals and reports.
• You will develop and supervise delivery of contracts, and maintain detailed project files.
• You will have opportunities to assist with other impact assessment, wetland or fisheries projects, and may require occasional travel to conduct lead field programs.

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Minimum: B.Sc. in Biology, or Tech Diploma with experience.
• Eligibility for registration (or active registration) with a professional association (e.g., P.Biol., P.Ag., R.T.Biol.) in Alberta is an asset. Designation or eligibility for designation as an Authenticating Professional for wetlands in Alberta is an asset.
• Practical understanding of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks, including relevant guidelines, legislation, and regulations pertaining to environmental assessments and wetland management. Experience with the Alberta Wetland Policy and related directives is an asset.
• Valid driver's license (minimum Class 5 with GDL removed).
• Detail-oriented with organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated proficiency building and maintaining positive professional partnerships.
• Sound computer knowledge and proficiency with various Microsoft programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). GIS (ArcGIS platforms) would be an asset.
• Vegetation, fish, and wildlife identification skills
• Experience coordinating or managing projects, budgets, and contracts
• Experience with various upland and riparian habitat restoration

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 across the globe. 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, 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 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.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.