Junior Vegetation / Wetlands Ecologist - Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Description

WSP is one of the worlds leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.We have over 55,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 9,800+ 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.The excellence we bring to our work and to our workplace has been recognized far and wide. We are among the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies two years in a row, one of the Top 100 Sustainable Companies in the World (and among the Top 10 in Canada), and we earned Platinum Elite Recognition through our participation in more than half of Canadas Top 100 Infrastructure Projects.At WSP :

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

CALGARYWSP is one of the worlds leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood Environmental & Infrastructure Solutions Canada Limited, soon to be renamed WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc. We have over 63,000 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. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.The Opportunity:WSP E&I Canada has a permanent employment opportunity for a Junior Vegetation / Wetland Ecologist, based in Calgary, Alberta (Edmonton location may be considered).You will have the opportunity to work as part of our Environmental and Regulatory team to contribute to the environmental planning and permitting efforts of government, infrastructure, oil and gas and renewable energy projects. You will be supporting projects through field data collection efforts, assist with the development of technical reports, and regulatory applications.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.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - were 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 - were growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - were 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 its 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.#WeAreWSPA day in the life:The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Vegetation/Wetlands Discipline Lead, with responsibilities in support of project delivery as delegated by the Discipline Lead, including the following:

• Air photo or satellite photo interpretation;
• Vegetation (including ecosite phase) and wetland mapping;
• Support or lead wetland and vegetation assessments under the Alberta Wetland Policy, including field assessments, functional assessments, classification and field and map-based delineations;
• Conduct field wetland and vegetation assessments including inventories, rare plant surveys, weed surveys and wetland evaluations;
• Complete field data analysis and interpretation, report writing and client/project coordination;
• Support preparation of proposals including scopes of work and budget estimates for review by senior professionals;
• Prepare technical reports in support of impact assessment studies and regulatory permit applications, including preparation of Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Actual (ABWRET-A) and ABWRET-D forms; and
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science.
• You will always ensure health and safety policies are followed at all sites and take WSPs Life Saving rules to heart;

What youll bring to WSP ...

The successful candidate must be experienced with the following with preference towards experience in the Parkland and Boreal Forest Natural Regions:

• Alberta Wetland Policy (ESRD 2013)
• Alberta Wetland Identification and Delineation Directive (Government of Alberta 2015)
• Wetland Assessment and Impact Report Directive (Government of Alberta 2017)
• Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Actual (ABWRET-A) Guide (Government of Alberta 2015)
• Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool – Desktop (ABWRET-D) Factsheet (Alberta Government 2018)
• Alberta Wetland Classification System (ESRD 2015)
• Guide for Assessing Permanence of Wetland Basins (AEP 2014)

The successful candidate should expect to spend time in the field, including working in remote locations. To meet the physical demands required of this position, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in a variety of weather conditions.This is an early-career position for an individual with a either a university degree or diploma in environmental sciences with 2-5 years of experience. WSP E&I Canada will mentor the preferred candidate having the required education, but previous experience of least two previous seasons of vegetation or wetland fieldwork, ABWRET A and D, air photo interpretation, and reporting in Alberta would be an asset.Skills & QualificationsThe following skills / qualifications are required:

• Diploma or B.Sc. in science, agriculture or related training in wetlands, botany, ecology, hydrology, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Two or more years of relevant field experience or environmental consulting.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Alberta Wetland Policy, ABWRET-A and the Alberta Wetland Classification System. Formal completion of the ABWRET-A Wetland training is an asset.
• Proven taxonomic vegetation identification skills including wetland indicators, rare plants, and weeds/exotic/horticultural species.
• Proficiency in air photo/satellite imagery interpretation, classification and delineation of wetlands in Alberta.
• Experience in preparing federal and provincial regulatory applications (including applications under the Alberta Water Act and Alberta Wetland Policy) is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Well organized, attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and up to date field information.
• Ability to coordinate project planning, logistics and preparation for field work.
• Ability to use navigation tools to navigate to remote locations.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Proficient in suite of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Certified in First Aid -Level C and CPR, Ground Disturbance Level II, Argo Operator certification and H2S alive certification is an asset.
• Experience using ArcGIS software is an asset.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian System of Soil Classification and AGRASID in an asset.

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe and the growing list of our clients including vaccination status as part of their mandated health and safety requirements to work with them, you will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to WSP as a condition of employment. You may also be required to undergo additional immunization to maintain a fully vaccinated status against COVID-19 whenever local Public Health Authorities recommend additional immunization.Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.WSP Canada Inc.Calgary, ABEarly Career (< 3 years)Calgary, Alberta, Canada/Quick Apply

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