Wetland Specialist

Job summary

Plan and lead biophysical data collection, conduct wetland field assessments and desktop evaluations, and provide technical expertise in wetland assessment, delineation, and classification. Prepare and review regulatory applications under the Alberta Wetland Policy, sign off on applicable documents, and mentor junior staff.

Job details

🌿 Opportunity Summary — Wetland Specialist Are you passionate about wetlands, ecosystems, and making a meaningful impact through environmental work? We’re looking for an passionate Wetland Specialist to join our team! This is a full-time position based in Sherwood Park or Calgary, but for the right candidate, we’re open to exploring flexible arrangements—including short-term contracts. In this role, you'll enjoy a dynamic blend of office and field work across a diverse portfolio of projects, including biophysical inventories, environmental assessments, and environmental monitoring during construction. Travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia should be expected. If you thrive in the field, enjoy analytical work, and want to contribute to high-quality environmental consulting, we want to hear from you. 🌱 Key Responsibilities Plan, coordinate, and lead biophysical data collection, with a focus on vegetation surveys, wetland assessments, and ecosite classification. Conduct fieldwork for Wetland Assessment and Impact Reports (WAIR) and Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms (WAIF). Perform fieldwork using the ABWRET-A Tool and complete desktop assessments for ABWRET-D. Provide technical expertise in wetland assessment, delineation, and classification. Prepare, review, and sign off on regulatory applications under the Alberta Wetland Policy. Mentor and support junior staff as they develop their skills. 🌎 Qualifications Post-secondary education in natural resource management, environmental sciences, biology, or a related field (minimum B.Sc.). Designation as a Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) in Alberta, or eligibility for designation. 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience preferred. Eligible to sign off as an Authenticating Wetland Specialist on Alberta wetland regulatory documents. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Valid driver’s licence with a clean driving record. Legally entitled to work in Canada. Physically fit and willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. 📌 Job Type: Full-time If you’re ready to contribute your expertise to meaningful, impactful projects, we’d love to meet you.

What you’ll do

Plan and lead biophysical data collection, conduct wetland field assessments and desktop evaluations, and provide technical expertise in wetland assessment, delineation, and classification. Prepare and review regulatory applications under the Alberta Wetland Policy, sign off on applicable documents, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

A minimum B.Sc. in natural resource management, environmental sciences, biology, or a related field is required, along with Professional Biologist designation in Alberta or eligibility for it. The posting prefers 3–5 years of environmental consulting experience and requires eligibility to authenticate Alberta wetland regulatory documents, a valid clean driving record, legal authorization to work in Canada, and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather.

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Biophysical Data Collection
• Vegetation Surveys
• Wetland Assessments
• Ecosite Classification
• Wetland Delineation
• Wetland Classification
• ABWRET-A Tool
• ABWRET-D Desktop Assessments
• Environmental Assessments
• Environmental Monitoring
• Regulatory Applications
• Technical Writing
• Project Coordination
• Staff Mentoring
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Consulting