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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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

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.

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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.
• 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.
• Practical understanding of provincial and federal regulatory frameworks, including relevant guidelines, legislation, and regulations pertaining to environmental assessments and wetland management.
• 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.