Field Technician – Ecology and EIA - Jobs in Dartmouth, NS

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

Nova ScotiaWSP 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

The Opportunity:WSP is currently seeking a Field Technician to join our growing Earth & Environment business in Dartmouth. You will join our Ecology & EIA team and will be integral in providing field-based support for our ongoing environmental projects, ranging from stand-alone environmental permitting applications (e.g., watercourse and wetland alterations) to Environmental Assessments for more complex multi-disciplinary projects.The position involves working in a close-knit team of dedicated professionals and you will be responsible for carrying out field assessment and data collection exercises and presenting the findings in reports. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering:

• Terrestrial wildlife and habitat surveys
• Botanical inventories
• Avifaunal surveys
• Fish and fish habitat surveys
• Wetland surveys
• Species at Risk (SAR) surveys
• Water and sediment sampling and in situ monitoring
• Benthic invertebrate and fish sampling

The position is to be staffed in Dartmouth, with work locations throughout Nova Scotia and other Atlantic provinces.Youll play a huge part in crafting the future of the Ecology and EIA practice at WSP - come see for yourself what we have to offer!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 - 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:

• Assist project managers/leads with the planning and execution of site-specific permitting, environmental assessment, and monitoring programs in Atlantic Canada.
• Independently lead fieldwork programs under the direction of project managers and coordinators.
• Collection and documentation of pertinent field data according to industry standards and WSP protocols and procedures.
• Communicate with clients, sub-contractors, laboratories, government agencies, and partners regarding project tasks.
• Participation in, and compliance with, company Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Undertake data analysis and QAQC, and assist with the preparation of technical reports.

What youll bring to WSP ...

• You enjoy fieldwork and like to work autonomously – think the opposite of your standard 9-5 desk job!
• A technical diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology or a related discipline along with at least four (4) years of relevant experience conducting environmental field work and reporting.
• A strong understanding of provincial, and regional legislation and policies related to aquatic and terrestrial environments, including permitting procedures.
• Specialist ecological knowledge, including species identification (e.g., birds, bats, lichens, plants, fish).
• Experience with ArcGIS and use of digital apps (e.g., Survey 123, Collector) to collect ecological data in the field.
• Being a certified Wetland Delineator, WESP-AC user and/or in possession of an electrofishing license would be a great asset!
• Strong awareness of health and safety issues, a safety-conscious attitude, and excellent team-working and communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions.
• Access to a reliable vehicle, with appropriate registration and insurance.
• Experience using off-road vehicles (AWDs, ATVs etc.) and boat-handling experience.
• Willingness to travel, including to remote locations and outside standard office hours, including overnight stays.
• You want to experience what it’s like to work for the leading environmental consulting firm globally and be part of a growing and thriving team!

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.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.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.Dartmouth, NSIntermediate (6 - 10 years)Quick Apply

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