Senior Ecologist - Project Coordinator

Overview

Senior ecologist leading aquatic/terrestrial surveys and project delivery for land development.

Key Responsibilities

• impact studies
• permit applications
• project management
• adaptive management
• terrestrial surveys
• technical reporting

Tasks

-Prepare Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, and Due Diligence Assessments. -Prepare and submit permit applications under the Species at Risk Act, Endangered Species Act, and Fisheries Act (e.g., Redside Dace). -You mentor and inspire junior staff, contributing to a strong and collaborative team culture. -Manage environmental components of land development projects including scope, budget, and deliverables. -You help grow our ecology practice through innovation, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. -Design and implement Environmental/Adaptive Management Plans, including ESC strategies and water quality monitoring. -Manage natural environmental components of land development projects. -Prepare and submit permit applications under the Endangered Species Act (e.g., Butternut). -Lead terrestrial fieldwork and ecological surveys using established protocols. -Contribute to Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, and Environmental Assessments. -Liaise with Conservation Authorities and provincial agencies during permitting processes. -Liaise with federal and provincial agencies (DFO, MNR, MECP) on behalf of clients. -Produce high-quality technical reports and documentation for environmental approvals. -You produce high-quality technical documentation that supports project approvals and ecological integrity. -Coordinate and produce technical reports and documentation for environmental approvals. -Lead aquatic fieldwork and ecological surveys using established protocols (e.g., fish habitat, headwater drainage feature assessments).

Requirements

• arcgis
• autocad
• technical writing
• project management
• bachelor’s
• leadership

What You Bring

-Experience with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD is an asset. -Excellent technical writing skills and experience preparing high-quality reports and proposals. -Aquatic Ecology: OSAP, Fish ID, OBBN, Class 2 Backpack Electrofishing, Can-CISEC, ESC inspection experience. -Terrestrial Ecology: Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, Butternut Health Assessment, ISA Certified Arborist, vascular plant inventory. -Working knowledge of relevant legislation and policies (e.g., Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Provincial Planning Statement, Greenbelt Plan). -You maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and clients through clear, professional communication. -Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. -10+ years of consulting experience in ecology, with proven leadership and mentoring capabilities. -Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with a client-focused approach. -Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Studies, or a related field. -You lead projects with confidence, delivering ecological solutions that meet regulatory and client expectations.

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Benefits

-Career growth and professional development opportunities -Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities -A competitive compensation and benefits package -Active social committees -A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment -Potential for performance-driven bonusing -RRSP company matching plan -Wellbeing benefit

About R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited

-Evolved into a coast-to-coast consultancy from a kitchen‑table operation in Orangeville. -Grew as an employee‑owned company, expanding services from local watermain and land‑development jobs to full civil & environmental engineering. -Serves municipalities and industry through Ontario and Manitoba offices, with projects spanning Canada, the Caribbean, and Africa. -Provides expertise in water supply and wastewater infrastructure, stormwater and drainage systems, roads, bridges, and environmental assessments. -Blends technical skills—GIS, hydrogeology, structural, air/noise, solid waste—with project management and construction administration. -Distinctive for integrating Indigenous-led partner Neegan Burnside and its own well‑drilling division, serving remote communities.

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