Ecology Specialist — Field & Policy Impact (Flexible Work)

WSP Global Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Biologist to deliver moderately complex assignments across Ontario, supporting environmental approvals, impact assessments, monitoring programs, and natural heritage work.

You will shape defensible technical conclusions, design ecological studies, and translate field observations into practical recommendations, working with wildlife, wetlands, vegetation and fish habitat projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field.
• 2–5 years of ecological consulting, environmental assessment, or related field experience.
• Strong technical writing and scientific reasoning.
• Experience preparing ecological reports, impact studies, or environmental assessments.
• Working knowledge of Ontario ecology and related legislation.
• Proficiency with GIS or mapping products and agency databases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, well-structured technical reports and environmental documentation.
• Translate observations and results into defensible conclusions and practical recommendations.
• Design ecological studies by defining objectives, data needs and methods.
• Interpret data to assess conditions, effects, mitigation and monitoring needs.
• Lead or coordinate ecological surveys across wildlife, wetlands, vegetation, aquatic or species at risk areas.

Skills

Ecology fieldwork

Technical writing

GIS

Data interpretation

Education

Ecology degree

Graduate degree asset

Tools

GIS

Mapping software

Job description

WSP in Canada is seeking an Intermediate Biologist to deliver moderately complex assignments across Ontario, supporting environmental approvals, impact assessments, monitoring programs, and natural heritage work.

You will shape defensible technical conclusions, design ecological studies, and translate field observations into practical recommendations, working with wildlife, wetlands, vegetation and fish habitat projects.