Intermediate Biologist

Posted 15 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Job Description

The Opportunity:

WSP has a new opportunity for an Intermediate Biologist to join our Ecology and Environmental Planning & Permitting team on a full-time basis based in Vancouver, BC.

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy - 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.
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.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

Providing leadership in health and safety
Assisting in the development and leading of field programs (e.g., permitting, environmental management activities, ecosystems, vegetation, and wetland inventories and assessments, fish and wildlife surveys and assessments, and stream and aquatic surveys, assessments and construction monitoring) for various types of resource development projects including oil and gas, power, mines, infrastructure, and urban development
Leading field crews and overseeing quality control of field methods and data collection in accordance with internal Standard Work Instructions
Contributing to high quality proposals and technical reports
Coordination and submission of permitting associated with WSA and other potential permitting requirements
Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and invoices
Working with multi-disciplinary teams and developing positive working relationships in a team environment

What you'll bring to WSP:

Minimum BSc degree with at least 3 years of experience as a biologist
Registration as R.P.Bio. (or eligible for registration) with the BC College of Applied Biology
Experience with fieldwork in city and remote locations
Proven commitment to Health and Safety
Good working knowledge of the fauna and flora of BC
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Willingness to perform fieldwork in various weather conditions and for extended periods.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work in a dynamic environment with limited supervision
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Aptitude for mentoring and directing junior staff

Salary range (in British Columbia): $ 64 300 - $ 88 400

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 salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About WSP Canada

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international expertise. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, landscape architects and urban designers, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Buildings, Transportation, Infrastructure, Environment, Geomatics, Energy, Resources, and Industrial sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people across Canada, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for generations to come.