Job Description

WSP Canada Inc is currently seeking Junior Environmental Technicians to join our team in Newfoundland and Labrador. The


successful candidates will work within the Ecology team, under the supervision of the Team Lead and/or Group Coordinator. Primary responsibilities will include the completion of fisheries surveys, water sampling and aquatic resource assessments on a variety of projects, as delegated by the Team Lead and/or Group Coordinator. Other opportunities may arise to help other groups under the St. John's office, such as the Site Assessment and Remediation Group. Positions are available in St. John's and Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL.





Skills/Qualifications


Current enrollment in a degree or technical diploma program in Biology of Environmental

Science or recent graduate
Solid technical and/or academic background in biological sciences Relevant technical or regulatory experience from the consulting industry is a major asset but

not critical
Experience, keen interest or ongoing training with some or all the following: + Fish inventory and aquatic habitat assessment techniques
+ Fish life history and habitat requirements, particularly for Atlantic Canada species
+ Familiarity with Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial and Federal regulatory requirements for terrestrial and aquatic environments
+ Estuary/marine collection of water and sediment samples
+ Environmental assessment
+ Field program preparation and field setup
+ Water, sediment, and fish/invertebrate tissue sampling
+ Data collection and processing
Able to work effectively as a member of a team, and willing to be trained in various environmental (both marine

and freshwater aquatic) methods and tasks
Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written

Compensation and Benefits





WSP will offer a competitive salary based on the successful candidate's experience and knowledge. Standard work weeks will be 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday. Overtime, weekend, and remote work may be required on a project specific basis.

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

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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.