Junior Ecologist

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026

Global network of scientists

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Junior Biologist to support ecological assessments across Ontario. You will contribute scientific insight, technical excellence, and practical problem-solving to environmental approvals, impact assessments, monitoring programs, and natural heritage initiatives.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, deliver defensible ecological conclusions, and help advance your technical growth within a leading global firm that values sustainable solutions and meaningful environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 0–3 years of ecological consulting or field biology experience preferred.
• Experience preparing ecological reports and impact studies.
• Strong technical writing for client/regulatory review.
• Knowledge of Ontario ecology, natural heritage, and species at risk.
• Ability to synthesize data from fieldwork, GIS, and agency guidance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ecological reports and environmental assessments.
• Translate field observations into defensible conclusions and recommendations.
• Contribute to study design by defining objectives and data needs.
• Interpret ecological data to evaluate project effects and monitoring needs.
• Conduct field surveys of wildlife, wetlands, vegetation, and aquatic habitats.
• Support regulatory approvals and project compliance through documentation.
• Collaborate with managers, clients, agencies, and Indigenous communities.
• Assist QA/QC activities including data review and mapping inputs.

Skills

Technical writing

GIS interpretation

Analytical thinking

Field problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Ecology/Environment degree (BSc or higher)

Tools

GIS

Job description

What if you could redefine what's possible? With us, you can.

With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.

We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.

With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.

We are pathfinders and impact makers.

We are Visioneers.

We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Explore Limitless Possibilities

Bring your ecological expertise to projects that help protect, restore, and manage natural environments across Ontario. As a Junior Biologist, you will contribute scientific insight, technical excellence, and practical problem-solving to environmental approvals, impact assessments, monitoring programs, and natural heritage initiatives. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you will help deliver sustainable solutions for government, infrastructure, mining, energy, municipal, land development, and natural heritage projects while advancing your technical and professional growth.

Your Impact

• Deliver high-quality technical reports, environmental assessment documentation, natural heritage assessments, environmental impact studies, and monitoring reports that support informed environmental decision-making.
• Transform ecological field observations, analytical findings, policy requirements, and agency guidance into clear, defensible conclusions and practical recommendations.
• Contribute to ecological study design by defining objectives, identifying data needs, selecting survey methodologies, and documenting scientific rationale.
• Analyze and interpret ecological data to evaluate environmental conditions, project effects, mitigation measures, residual impacts, and monitoring requirements.
• Conduct ecological field surveys within areas such as wildlife, terrestrial ecology, wetlands, aquatic systems, vegetation communities, and species at risk.
• Apply environmental legislation, policy, and guidance to support regulatory approvals, environmental assessments, and project compliance requirements.
• Support quality assurance and quality control activities, including data review, mapping inputs, technical analyses, and report deliverables.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, clients, agencies, and Indigenous communities to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline; a research-based graduate degree is considered an asset.
• Typically 0 to 3 years of relevant experience in ecological consulting, environmental assessment, applied field biology, research, government, academic, or conservation authority environments.
• Demonstrated experience preparing ecological reports, environmental impact studies, natural heritage assessments, monitoring reports, or permitting support documentation.
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise, accurate, and defensible ecological deliverables for client and regulatory review.
• Working knowledge of Ontario ecology, natural heritage systems, environmental legislation, species at risk, wetlands, wildlife, vegetation, aquatic habitats, or related disciplines.
• Ability to synthesize information from field data, GIS products, desktop reviews, agency databases, policies, legislation, and interdisciplinary project inputs.
• Strong field skills, including the ability to solve problems, adapt methodologies, and make sound decisions in dynamic environmental conditions.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence and willingness to travel for field assignments, site visits, and project-related activities as required.

Why Choose WSP?

Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition - because your growth drives ours.
• Flexible work, real balance – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.

Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $60,100 – $79,600
MB & ON: $54,800 – $75,400
NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $54,200 – $72,000

Disclosure:
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. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Ready to Protect What Matters?

Your expertise can help shape sustainable communities, protect natural ecosystems, and support projects that create positive environmental outcomes for generations to come.

If you're ready to apply your scientific curiosity, ecological knowledge, and problem-solving skills to meaningful projects across Ontario, we'd love to hear from you. Join WSP and help redefine what's possible.

Job Info

• Job Identification 96331

About Us

At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity.
It's why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what's possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.
As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact.
At WSP, you'll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower your people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.
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Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here .
Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and a paragraph
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. Full details here .