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WSP Canada

Intermediate Aquatic Ecologist

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Your Impact Starts Here - Are you ready to take the next step in your environmental career? Join our collaborative ecology team where your work directly contributes to protecting biodiversity and shaping sustainable development across Ontario. You'll lead aquatic field programs, mentor junior staff, and deliver real-world conservation outcomes-all while being supported by a team that values your growth and ideas.

Your Impact
  • Lead and support fish and fish habitat field programs, including habitat inventories, fish community sampling, and Species at Risk assessments.
  • Conduct spawning assessments, benthic invertebrate sampling, and water quality evaluations using recognized protocols (OBBN, CABIN, EEM).
  • Prepare clear, accurate reports and contribute to environmental approvals and multidisciplinary project documentation.
  • Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of learning and safety.
  • Engage with clients, Indigenous communities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and collaboration.
  • Collaborate across departments to deliver integrated solutions for complex projects.

The Skills That Set You Apart
  • Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field with a strong background in aquatic ecology.
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applied ecology.
  • Proficiency in fish identification, electrofishing, and aquatic habitat assessment protocols.
  • Familiarity with Ontario environmental legislation and permitting processes.
  • Certifications such as ATV, Pleasure Craft Operator, and electrofishing are assets.
  • Valid Ontario driver's license and willingness to travel for fieldwork, including remote locations.

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'll 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.
    #WeAreWSP

Make Your Mark with WSP

Ready to bring your expertise to projects that matter? Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career with WSP.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $69,700 - $92,300
MB & ON: $63,600 - $87,500
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $62,900 - $83,600

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.
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.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.

Industry

Engineering

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2026-03-29

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