Job Description

CALGARY OR EDMONTON

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 is currently seeking Avian Ecologists to join our Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment Team in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Group Leader, the successful candidate will be provided the opportunity to work on challenging and diverse projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan with a wide range of complexity.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy \xe2\x80\x93 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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• 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.

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A day in the life:

• Leading breeding bird point count surveys, migratory bird surveys and migratory bird nest surveys;
• Identification of potential environmental constraints in relation to proposed developments (e.g. sensitive habitat, species-at-risk);
• Conduct field assessments to industry standards and contribute to reports for projects within a variety of sectors (i.e., oil and gas, transportation, municipal infrastructure, renewable energy, and oil and gas sector);
• Analyze, evaluate and interpret data while providing results within the scope and objective(s) of a specific project;
• Collaborate with professionals across multidisciplinary projects;
• Interact with clients, staff and regulatory agencies;
• Implement corporate and client safety programs; and
• Other duties as assigned.

What you\'ll bring to WSP ...

• Minimum of 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience leading breeding bird point count surveys, migratory bird surveys and migratory bird nest surveys;
• Experience with digital data collection and data management is desired;
• Willingness to travel and participate in field work away from home for extended periods of time;
• Work locations are within western Canada and ability to adapt to unpredictable and/or inclement field conditions and changing schedules is required;
• Effective communication skills;
• Strong organizational and time management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented;
• Basic GIS skills and understanding;
• Registration with a professional association (e.g. P.Biol, R.T.Biol.) or eligible to apply;
• A valid drivers license.

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