Intermediate Aquatic Biologist
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The Opportunity
Your Impact Starts Here
As an Intermediate Aquatic Biologist, you’ll play a key role in shaping projects that protect freshwater ecosystems while enabling sustainable development across the Canadian Prairies and Northern regions.
Based in Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, or Saskatoon, this role blends meaningful fieldwork in dynamic outdoor environments with technical and professional growth in the office.
You’ll contribute to high‑impact projects across transportation, energy, mining, infrastructure, and resource development - working alongside multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulators to deliver science‑based solutions that matter.
Your Impact
- Lead and support aquatic field programs including fish and fish habitat assessments, baseline studies, environmental monitoring, and fish salvage activities.
- Take ownership of field execution, including planning logistics and implementing site‑specific health and safety plans.
- Work independently or lead small field teams across projects in rail, power, mining, oil and gas, pipelines, and infrastructure.
- Collect, manage, and interpret aquatic and water quality data to support sound environmental decisions.
- Contribute to technical reports, regulatory permitting, and proposal development.
- Collaborate with clients, regulators, and internal teams to deliver high‑quality, defensible work.
- Apply best practices and regulatory requirements while upholding WSP’s professional and safety standards.
The Skills That Set You Apart
- A B.Sc. with 5+ years of freshwater aquatic field leadership experience, or an M.Sc. with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Hands‑on experience with fish and fish habitat sampling methods such as electrofishing, gill netting, and trapping.
- Comfort working on or near water and the ability to identify small‑ and large‑bodied fish species in the Prairies and/or Northern Canada.
- Experience working in remote and challenging outdoor environments, with flexibility to travel.
- Working knowledge of standard field sampling methods, GPS units, and water quality meters.
- Experience operating boats and off‑road vehicles (ATVs, snowmobiles, Argos); PCOC and electrofishing certification are strong assets.
- A proactive, safety‑first mindset and the ability to troubleshoot equipment in the field.
- A valid driver’s licence, access to a personal vehicle, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Why Choose WSP?
We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.
- Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
- A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
- Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition — because your growth drives ours.
- Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.
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Compensation
AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $39.00 - $52.40
MB & ON: $35.60 - $49.70
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $35.20 - $47.50
Disclosure:
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Make Your Mark with WSP
Bring your field expertise, curiosity, and passion for aquatic science to a team that values your voice and invests in your growth. At WSP, your work contributes to resilient ecosystems, stronger communities, and a more sustainable future.