Junior Biologist

Job Description

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

We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

Shape the World Around You – Join our Environment team in Fort St. John
, where your biological expertise directly supports responsible development across northern BC. Your work will help protect ecosystems, inform major infrastructure planning, and support communities and project partners across the region.

• Conduct field programs supporting wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, soils, and ecological assessments.
• Apply biological expertise to deliver high‑quality technical reports that inform regulatory submissions and client decisions.
• Lead components of environmental impact assessments aligned with provincial and federal legislation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to produce integrated environmental solutions.
• Contribute to permitting processes and mitigation planning for resource, infrastructure, and energy projects.
• Engage with Indigenous communities, land users, and stakeholders to support environmental stewardship.
• Analyze biological data to assess project effects and provide evidence‑based recommendations.
• Champion safe work practices and support junior staff through mentorship and guidance.

• Approximately five years of applied experience in biology, ecology, or environmental science within BC’s regulatory framework.
• Experience conducting field biology programs in northern or remote environments.
• Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and permitting.
• Proficiency with ecological field methods and tools (habitat assessment, wildlife surveys, wetland classification, GPS/GIS‑enabled data collection).
• Ability to work safely in rugged outdoor conditions and meet all fieldwork requirements.
• A mindset rooted in curiosity, environmental stewardship, and meaningful project impact.

• Proudly Canadian – we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds, where your next mentor or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities to grow your career locally or globally; your growth fuels ours.
• Flexible work and real balance so you can perform at your best.

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $69,700 – $92,300

MB & ON: $63,600 – $87,500

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $62,900 – $83,600

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.

Take the next step in your career and join us in redefining what’s possible. Apply today and let’s create lasting change together.

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

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.

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