Junior Ecologist — Field & Environmental Assessments (Ontario)

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

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