City : Medicine Hat, AB

Category : Environment - Ecology & EIA

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

MEDICINE HAT

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 has a new opportunity for for Wildlife Field Technicians to join our Ecology and EIA team on a seasonal basis based in Medicine Hat, Alberta. These positions will be an temporary contract starting mid to late April 2023 (open to start earlier if available) and ending in mid-November 2023, with the possibility of extension.

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.
• 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:

- Post-construction bird and bat mortality monitoring at operating renewable energy projects near Medicine Hat
- Leading wildlife post-construction monitoring surveys
- Working alone or within a team to conduct field work
- Participate in WSP and Client H&S programs and policies

We'd love to hear from you if you have ...

- 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, remote camera) is desired
- Attention to detail regarding data collection and documentation and Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Willingness to participate in field work and handle bird and bat carcasses for species identification purposes
- Construction monitoring experience is an asset, but not necessary
- Effective communication skills, organizational skills and time management
- Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented
- Valid drivers license is required and First Aid is an asset