Description
As a Senior Fisheries Biologist at WSP, you will play a crucial role in protecting Canada's aquatic environments and promoting ecological health.
With a diverse portfolio of projects, you will have the opportunity to work on habitat restoration, fish passage improvements, and major national infrastructure programs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading technical direction for fisheries and aquatics programs
- Overseeing and reviewing fisheries assessments for multidisciplinary projects
- Evaluating projects for federal and provincial permitting requirements
- Managing and delivering aquatic resource baseline studies and regulatory documentation
- Engaging with clients and regulators, providing trusted guidance and technical clarity
- Supporting business development through client relationship building and proposal preparation
- Collaborating with WSP's national and global technical community on interdisciplinary projects
- Mentoring and coaching junior scientists
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A university degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Approximately 15 years of relevant experience
- Registration (or eligibility) as P.Biol or R.P.Bio
- Experience working within Canadian regulatory frameworks
- Proven project management capability across multidisciplinary environmental projects
- Hands-on expertise conducting aquatic studies
- Strong field leadership skills and proficiency with standard fisheries field equipment and techniques
- A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel or work extended hours when required
In return, WSP offers a competitive salary ranging from $132,700 to $175,800, depending on the location, as well as a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth and development.