Principal Water Quality and Aquatic Health Scientist

WSP in Canada; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Environmental Scientist, where you will lead projects addressing complex water quality issues across Western Canada. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a diverse team of experts and make a significant impact on environmental management. With a commitment to inclusion and flexibility, you will enjoy a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about the environment and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects that enhance the world around us.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Comprehensive Benefits

Virtual Healthcare

Wellness Platform

Savings Programs

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in environmental science or related fields.
• Professional registration as a biologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement water quality monitoring programs.
• Lead project teams through the entire project lifecycle.
• Prepare technical reports for regulatory authorities.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Masters in Environmental Science

Bachelors in Environmental Science

Professional Registration as a Biologist

Tools

Environmental Monitoring Software

Job description

Flexible on locations across Canada

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources, expertise, and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with colleagues, including toxicologists, biologists, risk assessment specialists, environmental assessment and monitoring specialists, and environmental engineers.

The Opportunity:

You will be a senior leader in a multi-disciplinary team that works to solve complex water quality issues for our clients in various sectors throughout Western Canada. The position is within the Environmental Management team in BC and Yukon, which has more than 20 staff working in toxicology, risk assessment, and environmental monitoring and assessment. As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you would have opportunities to connect with our environmental assessment, permitting, water quality, and mining groups on projects for clients in multiple sectors. Opportunities would be expected to include, but may not be limited to, water quality monitoring and permit applications, environmental impact assessments, aquatic effects assessment and monitoring, risk assessments, and specialty toxicology services. In addition to joining an established water and sediment monitoring team within Environmental Management, you will be joining one of the largest risk assessment and toxicologist teams in the BC and Yukon region.

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.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

What you can expect to do here:

• You will be responsible for the design and implementation of water quality, sediment quality, and aquatic effects monitoring programs for multiple sectors in BC, and resource development projects throughout Western Canada and the North.
• You will coach and develop project teams that would be responsible for program design, data collection, assessment, and reporting.
• You will provide leadership to project teams over the entire life cycle of a project.
• You have a strong focus on quality assurance/quality control and can effectively oversee teams during data collection and reporting.
• You are a critical thinker, solution-oriented and have strong communication skills to convey the scientific work to non-scientific audiences.
• You can support the client in their regulatory and engagement efforts with Indigenous Groups, stakeholders, and the public.
• Prepare technical reports for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, as necessary, to complete deliverables.
• Possess strong project management, coordination and planning skills to meet client timelines and budget.
• Possess strong client development skills.

What You'll Bring To WSP ...

• University education in environmental science, toxicology, or biological sciences, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred, but a Bachelors degree with significant work experience is considered equivalent to a graduate degree.
• Professional Registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (College of Applied Biology of British Columbia) or eligible for professional registration.
• 12 to 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to provide leadership to teams of scientists over the entire project life cycles.
• You have a positive and enthusiastic can-do attitude, and a willingness to share your knowledge to lead technical teams and mentor staff.
• You are self-motivated, willing to be flexible and nimble, and able to think outside the box.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, including your team, the client, stakeholders, and regulators.
• An in-depth knowledge of the BC and CCME water quality guidelines, and their derivation.
• A good understanding of the Environmental Assessment process in BC and experience in preparing regulatory submissions.
• A valid driver’s license.
• A proven commitment to health and safety.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $122,500 to $168,500

WSP Canada is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it will pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to the specific geographic location.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

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.

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.