Biological Technician

Job Description

Job Description

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The Opportunity – Your Impact Starts Here

Join our Environment team as a Biological Technician supporting wildlife monitoring activities for a renewable energy project in the Medicine Hat region. This is a temporary, hourly contract role running from March 30, 2026 to November 13, 2026, where you will help advance responsible energy development while contributing to species protection and ecological stewardship.

Your Impact

Conduct bird and bat post‑construction mortality monitoring at an operating wind power project.
Lead wildlife post‑construction monitoring surveys, baseline wildlife surveys, and additional field‑based tasks.
Work independently or as part of a team to carry out field programs safely and effectively.
Collect and manage field data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
Prepare clear and concise field reports summarizing methods, observations, and outcomes.
Deploy and maintain field equipment such as bat detectors and other monitoring tools.
Support species identification, including handling bird and bat carcasses in accordance with protocols.

The Skills That Set You Apart

Ideally 2+ years of experience conducting migratory bird surveys with strong observation skills.
Familiarity with prairie bird species (songbirds, raptors, waterfowl, shorebirds).
Experience with digital data collection tools and equipment setup (e.g., bat detector deployment).
Strong attention to detail in data collection, documentation, and QA/QC application.
Comfortable performing field work in varying conditions, including species identification involving carcasses.
Construction monitoring experience is an asset.
Excellent time management, organization, and teamwork skills.
Valid driver's licence required; First Aid certification is an asset.
Biological science degree or technical diploma is an asset.

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 it's 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.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $25 – $33.60

MB & ON: $22.80 – $31.80

NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $22.60 – $30.40

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.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If shaping the future of ecological stewardship and supporting responsible renewable energy development inspires you, we want to hear from you. Step into a role where your curiosity, your passion for the environment, and your commitment to impact come together.

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, 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.

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