Vegetation Biologist

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.

**WeAre **WSP**

What you can expect to do here:

- Identifying potential environmental constraints in relation to proposed developments (e.g., wetlands and vegetation, species at risk, invasive species);
- Planning and conducting field assessments to industry standards and preparing reports for projects within a variety of sectors (e.g., transportation, municipal infrastructure, renewable energy, and oil and gas sector);
- Completing terrestrial ecosystem mapping fieldwork, desktop mapping, and reporting;
- Analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting vegetation data using spatial GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS) and statistical programs (e.g., RStudio);
- Collaborating with other professionals on multidisciplinary projects;
- Interacting with clients, staff, and regulatory agencies;
- Preparing, designing, and implementing project/study work plans with a focus on terrestrial, wetland and aquatic ecosystems;
- Completing vegetation and ecosystems baseline surveys and/or assessments;
- Performing background research and analysis, including consultation with government agencies;
- Executing site-specific field data collection for the Ecology and Environmental Impact Assessment Team throughout BC;
- Promoting health and safety in the workplace;
- Delivering high-quality, well-written reports on time and within budget, drawing upon technical and scientific knowledge, training and experience;
- Working within a team environment and communicating effectively with all levels of staff; and Being involved in field work, travel, and other duties as assigned/required.

What you’ll bring to WSP:

- A desire to work in an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace with a positive culture that celebrates innovation and learning;
- A diploma, undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Ecological Restoration or another relevant natural resource management-related field;
- 3+ years of experience working as an applied vegetation ecologist;
- Specialization in plant identification, and vegetation ecology. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with soil classification and/or wetland classification experience;
- Experience conducting ecological and vegetation field assessments/data collection;
- Proficient in photo interpretation to delineate and classify ecosystems in BC;
- Basic GIS skills and understanding (e.g., ArcGIS experience);
- Experience with construction activities and liaising with contractors;
- Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation;
- Registered (or eligible) as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) or BIT (Biologist in Training) in B.C. with the College of Applied Biology within six months of employment;
- Effective time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues;
- Ability to function in a team environment with representatives from a wide array of disciplines;
- Valid BC Driver’s License and ability to drive to site;
- Willingness to work in the field, occasionally in remote locations and outside standard office hours; Critical thinking

**Compensation**

Expected Salary (all locations): $62,600 - $106,600

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

**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 p