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The Opportunity

Shape the World Around You - As a Senior Ecologist, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding environmental approvals and ecological strategies for projects that shape communities across Ontario. From land development to energy and mining, your expertise will help deliver sustainable solutions that matter.

Your Impact

• Manage projects from start to finish, including client engagement, proposal development, agency consultation, and financial oversight.
• Design and implement programs to assess Species at Risk (SAR), natural heritage features, and other environmental considerations.
• Lead ecological surveys in your area of specialization-wildlife, terrestrial, or aquatic ecology.
• Oversee quality assurance for field data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare and review environmental documentation, including EIS, EA reports, and ecological monitoring plans.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior and intermediate ecologists.
• Interpret environmental policies and legislation, ensuring compliance with ESA, MBCA, PPS, and related frameworks.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining WSP's high standards for health and safety.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of consulting experience with a strong background in Ontario ecosystems.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and client relationships.
• Expertise in ecological surveys and protocols, with knowledge of SAR requirements.
• Familiarity with environmental legislation and permitting processes (ESA, Fisheries Act, PPS).
• Additional assets: ELC and OWES training, arborist or BHA certification.
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle.

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.
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Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

Compensation

BC, AB, SK, NWT & NT: $110,600 - $146,500
MB & ON: $100,900 - $139,000
Atlantic Provinces & QC: $99,900 - $132,700

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.