Biological Technician

The Opportunity:

Are you passionate about wildlife and renewable energy? WSP has an immediate, temporary employment opportunity for a Biological Technician in Medicine Hat, AB. The successful candidate will join our dynamic wildlife team, monitoring wildlife occurrences on a renewable project in the Medicine Hat region.

Starting on May 5, 2025, and running until November 14, 2025, this hourly contract position offers a unique chance to contribute to important wildlife monitoring efforts. This position provides hands-on experience, the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, and a chance to enhance your resume with valuable experience in the renewable energy and wildlife sectors.

Are you ready to make a difference and take on an exciting challenge?

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging.
• 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.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will conduct post-construction bird and bat mortality monitoring at operating wind power projects.
• You will lead wildlife post-construction monitoring surveys, baseline wildlife surveys, and other field-related tasks.
• You will carry out fieldwork.
• You will write detailed and informative field reports, focusing on data accurately and efficiently.

What you will bring to WSP:

• Ideally, you will have 2 years of experience conducting migratory bird surveys and field experience with diligent observation skills.
• Familiarity with prairie birds (i.e., songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors).
• Experience with digital data collection, data management, and equipment setup (e.g., bat detector deployment) is desired.
• Attention to detail regarding data collection and documentation, and Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and handle bird and bat carcasses for species identification purposes.
• Construction monitoring experience is an asset, but not necessary.
• A valid driver's license is required, and First Aid/CPR is an asset.
• A biological degree or technical diploma is also an asset.