Description
Join WSP's Edmonton team for the 2027 field season as a Junior Wildlife Technician. This temporary seasonal role involves supporting active construction projects with hands-on wildlife experience. You will work with WSP wildlife biologists and environmental professionals to complete field surveys and provide wildlife support.
The role includes:
- Assisting with migratory bird nest surveys and documentation
- Participating in amphibian salvage, handling, and relocation
- Identifying and documenting wildlife, wildlife sign, nests, dens, cavities, and other wildlife features
- Supporting monitoring of identified wildlife features and mitigation measures
- Collecting and recording field observations using digital data collection tools, GPS units, and standardized field forms
- Reporting wildlife observations and field findings to the supervising wildlife biologist or project lead
- Maintaining clear and complete field notes and assisting with data entry and field documentation
Requirements:
- Current enrolment in, or completion of, a diploma or degree in Wildlife, Environmental Science, Renewable Resources, Conservation, Biology, or a related field
- Basic wildlife identification skills and an interest in developing your knowledge of wildlife species and signs
- Previous experience assisting with wildlife surveys is an asset
- Experience with digital field data collection, GPS units, or mobile field applications is an asset
- Strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with guidance and collaboratively as part of a field team
- Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods in variable weather, terrain, and field conditions
- A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project locations and work variable schedules
Compensation:
- AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $22.50 - $30.20 per hour
- MB & ON: $20.50 - $28.60 per hour
- NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $20.30 - $27.30 per hour