Intermediate Biologist

WSP Global Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Intermediate Biologist, where your expertise in environmental planning and ecology will shape the future of resource development projects. This full-time role in Vancouver offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on health and safety, collaboration, and professional growth. You will lead field programs, manage project budgets, and contribute to high-quality proposals, all while working alongside a talented team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. With flexible work options and a commitment to employee well-being, this opportunity promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive culture that values inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Collaborative Culture

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc degree with 3+ years of experience as a biologist.
• Registration as R.P.Bio. or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead field programs and oversee quality control in environmental assessments.
• Coordinate permitting and manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Health and Safety Leadership

Fieldwork Experience

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Mentoring

Education

BSc Degree in Biology

Tools

Project Budgets Management

Technical Report Writing

Job description

WSP has a new opportunity for an Intermediate Biologist to join our Ecology and Environmental Planning & Permitting team on a full-time basis based in Vancouver, BC.

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.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country.
• 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.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Providing leadership in health and safety
• Assisting in the development and leading of field programs (e.g., permitting, environmental management activities, ecosystems, vegetation, and wetland inventories and assessments, fish and wildlife surveys and assessments, and stream and aquatic surveys, assessments and construction monitoring) for various types of resource development projects including oil and gas, power, mines, infrastructure, and urban development
• Leading field crews and overseeing quality control of field methods and data collection in accordance with internal Standard Work Instructions
• Contributing to high quality proposals and technical reports
• Coordination and submission of permitting associated with WSA and other potential permitting requirements
• Develop and manage project budgets, timelines, deliverables, and invoices
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams and developing positive working relationships in a team environment

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• Minimum BSc degree with at least 3 years of experience as a biologist
• Registration as R.P.Bio. (or eligible for registration) with the BC College of Applied Biology
• Experience with fieldwork in city and remote locations
• Proven commitment to Health and Safety
• Good working knowledge of the fauna and flora of BC
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Willingness to perform fieldwork in various weather conditions and for extended periods.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work in a dynamic environment with limited supervision
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Aptitude for mentoring and directing junior staff

Salary range (in British Columbia): $ 64,300 - $ 88,400

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Job Info

• Job Identification 63940