City : Castelgar, BC

Category : Environment - Ecology & EIA

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

CASTLEGAR or FORT ST. JOHN

We are a global leader in the Earth and Environment sector. Globally headquartered in Montreal, where it all began, we proudly serve communities from coast to coast and beyond.  We have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from marine biologists to geophysicists to geotechnical engineers and more.

The Opportunity:

WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate Biologist to join our Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment Team , located in either our Castlegar or Fort St. John, BC office. The successful candidate will be provided the opportunity to work on interesting and diverse projects across BC, with a wide range of complexity.

Why 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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
 

A day in the life:

• Collecting data to answer diverse ecological questions by developing study designs and implementing field programs in terrestrial and freshwater aquatic settings (i.e., environmental monitoring/ management activities, fish and fish habitat assessments, fish salvage, water quality, benthic invertebrates, sediment, vegetation, and wildlife surveys) for various types of projects including power, mines, infrastructure, and oil and gas;
• Generating specialized technical reports to meet the unique needs of clients. Examples include quantitative wildlife, fisheries, vegetation, and water quality studies;
• Preparing environmental assessments and developing strategies to mitigate potential impacts to environmental resources;
• Writing environmental management and protection plans, environmental effects assessments and effectiveness monitoring plans, and habitat offsetting plans;
• Collaborating with industry, government, non-government organizations, and First Nations to achieve satisfactory environmental outcomes for development projects; 
• Contributing to proposals and business development activities in procuring project work with our clients;
• Interacting with clients, staff and regulatory agencies; 
• Promoting health and safety in the workplace;
• Delivering high quality, well-written reports on time and within budget, drawing upon technical and scientific knowledge, training and experience;
• Managing small to medium-sized projects, communicating with clients and reporting to senior staff;
• Working within a team environment and communicating effectively with all levels of staff; and
• Being involved in field work, travel and other duties as assigned/required.

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• A desire to work in an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace with a positive culture that celebrates innovation and learning;
• A diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Ecological Restoration or other relevant natural resource management related field; 
• 5+ years of experience working as an applied biologist; 
• Specialization in either aquatics or fisheries;
• Registered (or eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) or BIT (Biologist in Training) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within six months of employment;
• Strong commitment to health and safety;
• Demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience with environmental assessment, effects monitoring programs, and/or special research studies in applied ecology;
• Experience in field assessments and data collection requirements for ecological sciences;
• Willingness to work in the field, occasionally in remote locations and outside standard office hours;
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation;
• Ability to work independently but also thrive in an atmosphere that requires cooperation and teamwork to provide quality, solution-oriented consulting services;
• Experience with project management; 
• Electrofishing certification is an asset;
• Boat operator experience is an asset;
• Demonstrated field skills and ability to manage complex programs involving substantial ecological data; and
• A valid Class-5 or higher driver’s licence.