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The Opportunity
Build the Future of Aquatic Science With Us.
You are an experienced technical leader in Aquatic Biology who thrives on complex environmental challenges and multidisciplinary collaboration. In this role, you will guide project teams, elevate scientific excellence, and ensure WSP continues to be recognized as a trusted authority in ecological and biological services. You will influence strategy, support national initiatives, and contribute to impactful projects that help protect ecosystems while enabling responsible development.
Your Impact

• Lead technical direction for aquatic biology deliverables across projects, ensuring scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and alignment with WSP methodologies.
• Work with high-profile clients and multidisciplinary teams to scope and plan small, medium, and large-scale projects.
• Provide advanced expertise in aquatic biology to support environmental assessments, permitting processes, mitigation planning, and habitat evaluations.
• Oversee and review technical reports, impact assessments, baseline studies, restoration/compensation plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Mentor junior, intermediate, and senior professionals to strengthen technical capabilities across the Biology discipline.
• Collaborate with project managers and discipline leads to develop technical strategies, troubleshoot complex issues, and propose innovative, science-driven solutions.
• Engage effectively with regulators, clients, Indigenous communities, and partner organizations.
• Contribute to national and regional standards, best practices, and technical leadership initiatives.
• Support business development through proposals, scopes of work, and strategic pursuits.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• University degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related scientific field; graduate degree an asset.
• Minimum 15 years of directly relevant biological experience in environmental consulting.
• Professional designation such as R.P.Bio.
• Extensive experience in ecological assessments, field programs, scientific analysis, and environmental project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, peer review, and mentorship within a consulting firm or scientific environment
• Deep knowledge of federal and provincial regulatory frameworks (species at risk, habitat protection, environmental assessment, permitting).
• Excellent technical writing and ability to explain complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a dynamic consulting environment.

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 across the country or around the world, 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 yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 - $175,800

MB & ON: $121,100 - $166,700

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $119,900 - $159,200

Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on 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 building resilient ecosystems and advancing biological science across Canada. Your expertise will help protect natural environments while enabling responsible development.
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:

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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).

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