At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful fisheries projects that protect Canada's aquatic resources and enhance ecosystems.
- Company: Join WSP, a top Canadian employer with a global community of innovators.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and mentor junior professionals in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental sustainability while shaping resilient communities.
- Qualifications: 15 years of experience in biology or environmental science, with strong project management skills.
Explore Limitless Possibilities - Step into a role where your work helps protect and enhance the natural environment through meaningful actions that shape ecosystems, restore watersheds, and safeguard Canada's aquatic resources. As a Principal Fisheries Biologist, you'll apply your expertise to projects that support climate resilience, responsible development, and long‐term ecological sustainability.
At WSP, you'll contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, from habitat restoration and fish passage improvements to major infrastructure programs, mining developments, and remediation initiatives that prioritize environmental stewardship. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help balance environmental protection, regulatory requirements, and community needs while delivering lasting results.
Your Impact:
- Lead fisheries and aquatic programs by providing technical direction, study design, analysis, and reporting excellence.
- Deliver fisheries assessments and aquatic studies for multidisciplinary infrastructure, mining, remediation, power, and land development projects.
- Guide regulatory permitting processes, including Fisheries Act Authorizations, Requests for Review, amendments, and offsetting strategies.
- Manage aquatic baseline programs, impact assessments, and environmental regulatory documentation.
- Oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables while maintaining high‐quality standards.
- Build strong relationships with clients and regulators by providing trusted technical guidance and practical solutions.
- Support business development through proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Mentor junior professionals and contribute to the growth of WSP's fisheries and aquatic sciences practice.
The Skills That Set You Apart:
- University degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, supported by approximately 15 years of relevant experience.
- Registration as, or eligibility for registration as, a P.Biol. or R.P.Bio.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial fisheries and environmental regulatory frameworks.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects and client relationships.
- Strong technical expertise in fish habitat assessments, fish community sampling, fish passage evaluations, and aquatic monitoring programs.
- Experience developing and implementing fish habitat offsetting and restoration strategies.
- Hands‐on field leadership experience, including team supervision, program logistics, and safe work planning.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel, work extended hours in the field, and meet client‐specific site requirements.
Ready to Protect Canada's Aquatic Future? Bring your fisheries expertise to projects that create meaningful environmental outcomes, strengthen communities, and support sustainable development. Join WSP and help shape resilient ecosystems and lasting impact across Canada and beyond.
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.
Principal Fisheries Biologist employer: WSP USA
WSP is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals in the engineering field. Located in Mississauga, Ontario, as a Senior Technical Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers. With a commitment to employee growth, flexible work arrangements, and a focus on creating sustainable solutions, WSP empowers its team members to thrive both personally and professionally.
