Job Description

CASTLEGAR or FORT ST. JOHN

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 has an opportunity for a Junior / Intermediate Biological Technician to join our Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment team, located in either our Castlegar or Fort St. John, BC office. Reporting to the Ecology / EIA Interior and Yukon Team Lead, you will participate in multidisciplinary projects in a variety of sectors 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:

• Implementing project/study work plans with a focus on aquatic habitats and fish and fish habitat assessments;
• Supporting various environmental baseline surveys and/or assessments (water quality, habitat, and aquatic resources);
• Performing background research and analysis for Project Managers;
• Executing site-specific field data collection for the Ecology / EIA group across various regions of BC;
• Entering, verifying, and analyzing data to support senior biologists;
• Preparing or supporting the development of technical reports, permitting applications, environmental impact assessments, and other associated documents;
• Promoting health and safety in the workplace;
• Delivering high quality data on time and within budget, drawing upon technical and scientific knowledge, training, and experience;
• Working within a team environment and communicating effectively with all levels of staff; and
• Involvement in field studies and frequent travel away from your home location will be required.

What you\'ll bring to WSP ...

• A minimum of a technical diploma from an accredited post-secondary program, specializing in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Ecology or other relevant natural sciences;
• Specialization in either aquatics or fisheries;
• Experience in field assessments and data collection requirements for ecological sciences;
• Experience with construction activities and liaising with contractors;
• Registered with or eligible for registration with the BC College of Applied Biology as a RBTech;
• Excellent communication and written skills with a demonstrated ability to collect detailed field data;
• Ability to function in a team environment with representatives from a wide array of disciplines;
• Proficient with the MS Office Suite;
• Valid Drivers License;
• Electrofishing certification is an asset;
• Boat operator experience is an asset;
• Familiarity with fish species common to the Columbia and Peace River watersheds is an asset;
• The willingness to work extensively in the field, occasionally in remote locations and away from your home location for long durations (i.e., several weeks at a time); and
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment and under deadlines.

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