Reclamation and Revegetation Ecologist

**The Opportunity**:
We are growing our reclamation and revegetation team in Alberta and have an opportunity for a revegetation ecologist to join us in our Closure/Reclamation practice. As a revegetation ecologist with us, you will be able to use and expand your skills and knowledge to help tackle a diverse array of reclamation and revegetation scopes of work across various industries in Western Canada. Responsibilities will include completing field programs, assisting in office-based tasks relating to reclamation certification, reclamation and revegetation planning, reclamation and revegetation monitoring, and field research trials, as well as collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team.

**Why 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.

**#WeAre **WSP #GlobalMining #WithUsYouCan**

**What you can expect to do here**:

- Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing field programs, evaluate field data, and ensure quality assurance and quality control standards are met;
- Participate in and/or lead field assessments such as: pre-reclamation surveys, reclamation certificate assessments, reclamation monitoring programs, and reclamation and/or revegetation research trials;
- Work with senior technical staff and project managers to develop well-written technical reports such as reclamation and revegetation plans;
- Put your practical and inquisitive mind to work by supporting mine closure and reclamation projects
- Work independently and in a supportive team environment;
- Work long hours (10-12 hours) in outdoor settings and in variable weather conditions;
- Field work throughout Western Canada, with office-based tasks as available;
- Participate in and promote a safety-first culture.

**What you'll bring to WSP**:

- University degree (minimum undergraduate) in in environmental or natural sciences, with a focus in conservation, reclamation, soil science and/or vegetation ecology;
- 3-5 years of relevant (post-degree) experience in reclamation assessments, revegetation planning, and environmental monitoring (soils and/or vegetation), along with associated technical reporting;
- Experience with soil classification and description;
- Experience with plant identification;
- Experience with research design and implementation, along with field data collection data analysis, is considered an asset;
- Knowledge of environmental and mining regulations is considered an asset;
- Knowledge of regional reclamation guidelines such as the Alberta 2010 Reclamation Criteria and Guidelines is considered an asset;
- Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary project teams;
- Possession of valid safety certificates such as First Aid, Ground Disturbance Level II, CSTS, and ATV/UTV/Argo is considered an asset;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent organizational abilities;
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
- Ability to travel throughout Western Canada;
- Valid drivers license and clean Driver’s Abstract
- Professional status or eligibility for professional status with AIA, ASPB, and/or BCIA.
- A desire to experience what it’s like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team

**WSP **is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At **WSP**:

- We value our people and our reputation
- We are locally dedicated with internati