Senior Ecology Writer & Technical Reporting Lead

WSP

Toronto

On-site

CAD 86,000 - 118,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Top 100 Employer in Canada 2026
Flexible work arrangement
Global opportunities
Competitive compensation

Job summary

WSP in Ontario seeks a Senior Technical Writing Ecologist to lead the transformation of ecological data, policy requirements, and field observations into clear, defensible documentation for environmental approvals and impact assessments.

The role spans land development, infrastructure, mining, energy, municipal, transportation, and natural heritage projects, mentoring staff and shaping study objectives, data needs, and lines of evidence.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in ecology, biology, environmental science, environmental studies, natural resource management, or a related discipline; a research-based graduate degree is a strong asset.
  • 8 to 12+ years of ecology, environmental assessment, consulting, government, conservation authority, academic, or field biology experience.
  • Advanced technical writing and scientific reasoning skills with experience leading or reviewing complex ecological reports.
  • Strong knowledge of Ontario ecology and natural heritage planning and related policy/frameworks.
  • Experience developing ecological studies, monitoring programs, impact assessments, or permitting support.
  • Technical expertise in areas such as species at risk, wetlands, wildlife, vegetation communities, aquatic habitats, or natural heritage impact assessment.
  • Sound judgment for complex assignments, with need for senior review or regulatory discussions when required.
  • Valid Ontario driver licence and ability to travel for site visits and field work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation of technical reports, environmental impact studies, and permitting materials.
  • Integrate field observations, ecological data, and policy requirements into clear conclusions and recommendations.
  • Shape technical strategies for complex ecology programs, defining study objectives and data requirements.
  • Evaluate ecological sensitivities, potential project effects, mitigation measures, and monitoring requirements.
  • Guide deliverables through senior technical writing, review, and quality assurance.
  • Mentor junior and intermediate professionals in scientific reasoning and data interpretation.
  • Support proposals by developing technical scopes, approaches, schedules, risks, and documentation strategies.
  • Represent ecology expertise in client, agency, Indigenous engagement, and interdisciplinary discussions.

Skills

Technical writing
Scientific reasoning
Ecology knowledge
Data interpretation
Regulatory awareness
Mentoring
Travel willingness
Communication

Education

Ecology degree
Environmental science degree
Graduate degree (asset)

Job description

WSP in Ontario seeks a Senior Technical Writing Ecologist to lead the transformation of ecological data, policy requirements, and field observations into clear, defensible documentation for environmental approvals and impact assessments.

The role spans land development, infrastructure, mining, energy, municipal, transportation, and natural heritage projects, mentoring staff and shaping study objectives, data needs, and lines of evidence.

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