Description
We are seeking a Senior Aquatic Specialist to shape the future of Quebec's aquatic ecosystems.
As a Senior Aquatic Specialist, you will lead major projects in aquatic biology, ensuring their success from planning to implementation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of your projects, including administrative, financial, and technical tasks, while maintaining proactive communication with clients.
- Act as a senior expert in aquatic environments and advise teams on complex mandates.
- Supervise, train, and mentor biologists involved in aquatic environment projects, promoting their professional development.
- Contribute to the research and design of innovative restoration and compensation projects in aquatic environments.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams in Quebec and across Canada to enrich projects with diverse expertise.
- Lead or participate in strategic meetings with clients, partners, and government authorities to ensure project success.
- Contribute to business development by preparing technical and financial service offers and meeting potential clients.
- Plan and organize aquatic ecology inventory programs, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness.
- Provide expert advice as an aquatic environment specialist.
- Supervise, advise, and support members of the aquatic ecology team, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- Write sampling protocols, natural environment study reports, environmental impact studies, and permit or authorization requests.
- Analyze and evaluate project impacts on fish and their habitats, proposing adapted mitigation, compensation, and monitoring measures.
- Ensure the scientific and technical quality control of all aquatic ecology deliverables.
- Mentor intermediate and junior professionals, sharing your expertise and promoting their career progression.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent, and Master's degree in Biology/Environment or related field;
- 12 years of relevant experience, preferably in environmental consulting;
- Excellent analysis and synthesis skills, and superior writing abilities;
- Autonomy, initiative, and attention to detail, with ability to work in a team and dynamic environment;
- Experience in writing scientific reports and environmental assessments, as well as preparing authorization requests;
- Good knowledge of Quebec and Canadian environmental laws and regulations;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Fluency in French (spoken and written);
- Valid driver's license and admissibility to vehicle rental contract conditions;
- Occasional travel availability on Quebec territory.
Why choose WSP?
- We exist to shape communities and advance humanity.
- Global community of experts – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Unlimited possibilities start here – in Quebec, Canada, or internationally.
- Flexibility and real balance – because your life matters as much as your career.