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What if you could redefine whats possible? 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 sciencebased expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. The Opportunity Your Impact Starts Here. Step into a role where your work actively helps protect the planet - not in theory, but in the very real, ontheground way that shapes ecosystems, restores watersheds, and safeguards Canadas most vital aquatic environments. As a Senior Fisheries Biologist, youll apply your expertise to projects that directly support climate resilience, responsible development, and longterm ecological health. At WSP, youll contribute to a diverse portfolio of meaningful work, from habitat restoration and fish passage improvements, to major national infrastructure programs, to mining and remediation projects that prioritize environmental responsibility. You''ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams who care deeply about doing whats right for the environment, and you''ll influence decisions that preserve freshwater and marine systems for generations to come. This is more than a senior technical role its an opportunity to build a career around purposeful impact , shaping solutions that balance community needs with ecological protection. Whether you''re designing offsetting strategies, leading field programs, guiding regulatory pathways, or advising clients on sustainable approaches, your work will matter in visible, measurable ways. This position can be based in Edmonton, Saskatoon, or Calgary , with opportunities to support projects across Canada and around the world. Your Impact Lead technical direction for fisheries and aquatics programs, including designing studies, applying advanced field techniques, developing analyses, and guiding highquality reporting. Oversee and review fisheries assessments for multidisciplinary projects in infrastructure, oil & gas, mining, remediation, power, and land development. Evaluate projects for federal and provincial permitting requirements and develop regulatory submissions such as Fisheries Act Authorizations, Requests for Review, amendments, and offsetting plans. Manage and deliver aquatic resource baseline studies, impact assessments, and regulatory documentation for environmental assessments. Lead scopes of work, oversee budgets and timelines, and ensure deliverables exceed technical and client expectations. Engage directly with clients and regulators, providing trusted guidance and technical clarity. Support business development through client relationship building, proposal preparation, and scope development. Collaborate with WSPs national and global technical community on interdisciplinary projects. Mentor and coach junior scientists, fostering growth and technical excellence within the team. The Skills that Set You Apart A university degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field, supported by approximately 15 years of relevant experience. Registration (or eligibility) as P.Biol or R.P.Bio. Experience working within Canadian regulatory frameworks, including federal and provincial approvals. Proven project management capability across multidisciplinary environmental projects. Handson expertise conducting aquatic studies, including fish habitat assessments, fish community sampling, fish passage evaluations, and flow needs assessments. Experience developing and monitoring fish habitat offsetting plans. Strong field leadership skills, including the design and operation of fisheries programs, team supervision, logistics, and safety planning. Proficiency with standard fisheries field equipment and techniques, including backpack and boat electrofishing, river and lake sampling, and vessel operation. A valid drivers licence and willingness to travel or work extended hours when required. Ability to meet clientdriven requirements such as random drug and alcohol testing. 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 its 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. #WeAreWSP Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $132,700 $175,800 MB & ON: $121,100 $166,700 NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $119,900 $159,200 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 Shape the Future? Bring your expertise to projects that matter. Apply today and help us create lasting impact across Canada. 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, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. 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 as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). 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. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (