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The Opportunity
Build the Future of Aquatic Science With Us.
You are a passionate Aquatic Biologist who thrives both in the field and in a multidisciplinary technical environment. You enjoy contributing to impactful environmental projects, conducting aquatic ecosystem assessments, and collaborating with engineers, environmental scientists, and project managers to deliver high-quality work.
Your Impact

• Conduct field surveys in freshwater and/or marine environments, including fish habitat assessments, aquatic fauna inventories, benthic sampling, water-quality measurements, and ecological classifications.
• Prepare technical reports, baseline studies, and environmental impact assessment components related to aquatic environments.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across WSP, ensuring scientific rigor and operational efficiency in project delivery.
• Support permitting processes and regulatory submissions to federal and provincial authorities, including Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).
• Participate in compensation plan design, implementation, and monitoring for aquatic habitats.
• Engage with internal and external clients to ensure their needs are well understood and integrated into project approaches.
• Contribute to the development of innovative environmental solutions that balance infrastructure needs and ecosystem protection.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field with a focus on aquatic ecosystems.
• Experience conducting fieldwork in aquatic or marine environments (freshwater, marine, coastal or riverine systems).
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to convey scientific data clearly and concisely.
• Comfortable working autonomously in diverse and sometimes remote environments.
• Eligibility for or membership in a recognized professional biological association (e.g., R.P.Bio.).
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for fieldwork.
• Experience supporting DFO authorizations, baseline studies, or compensation plans development.
• Expertise in marine ecosystems, oceanography, underwater acoustics, and certifications (e.g., small vessel operation, electrofishing, marine safety).

Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
• Proudly Canadian - we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds - your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it's across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $80,800 - $107,000

MB & ON: $73,700 - $101,500

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $73,000 - $96,900

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Ready to Shape the Future?
Join us in advancing aquatic science and protecting the ecosystems that sustain our communities.
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.

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