Field Ecology Lead: Permits & Assessments

WSP; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Dartmouth, NS is seeking an ecology specialist to support environmental permitting, monitoring, and assessment projects. You will plan and lead ecological surveys, interpret field data, and develop technical deliverables for clients and regulators.

Join a team delivering habitat surveys, water and sediment sampling, and wildlife assessments across Atlantic Canada, with a focus on safety and data quality in field conditions.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related discipline.
• Three to five years of experience conducting ecological studies.
• Experience performing field assessments and collecting field data for various habitats and species.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate small to medium environmental permitting and monitoring projects from inception to completion with clients and regulators.
• Support experienced project managers on complex environmental impact assessments and monitoring programs.
• Design and implement project work plans for avian and terrestrial habitats, aquatics, wetlands, and species at risk.
• Lead ecological field programs across Atlantic Canada including habitat surveys and wildlife assessments.
• Analyze ecological data and produce high‑quality reports and permitting applications.
• Advise multidisciplinary teams on ecology requirements impacting infrastructure and planning.
• Manage field activities with a focus on safe execution and reliable data collection.

Skills

Field data collection

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Species identification

Field travel

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, or related discipline

Tools

Survey123

Collector

Job description

WSP in Dartmouth, NS is seeking an ecology specialist to support environmental permitting, monitoring, and assessment projects. You will plan and lead ecological surveys, interpret field data, and develop technical deliverables for clients and regulators.

Join a team delivering habitat surveys, water and sediment sampling, and wildlife assessments across Atlantic Canada, with a focus on safety and data quality in field conditions.