Senior Ecologist

Your position will be Senior Ecologist. Your duties will generally consist of coordinating and overseeing natural environment within land development projects. This entails collaborating and building relationships with clients, ecologists, environmental professionals, and engineers. You will lead project execution, mentor junior SCS staff, analyze data, and prepare technical reports while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, facilitating project approvals, and integrating ecological considerations into project planning.

• Assess and evaluate the significance of natural ecology; and
• Liaison with clients to build strong relationships;
• Work on leading land development projects in Southern Ontario, including:
• Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments/Studies and reports such as Environmental Implementation Reports (EIR), Sub-watershed Studies, and Master Environmental and Servicing Plans (MESP);
• Document and analyze field data;
• Determine the effectiveness of mitigation efforts for species at risk or other sensitive species or features in Ontario during construction projects;
• Take inventory of:
• Writing business proposals;

• Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Studies degree, with a strong background in field biology;
• Recognize ecological constraints in land development, propose mitigation measures, and understand approval requirements at various governmental levels.
• Project management experience, field data collection and analyses and data organization and management;
• Butternut Health Assessment (BHA) certification;
• Minimum of eight (8) years related experience as a terrestrial ecologist or biologist;
• Strong working knowledge of standard field protocols for a range of ecological surveys and previous experience working in ecosystems within Ontario are preferred;
• Understanding of the application of Best Management Practices to environmental compliance and effectiveness monitoring programs;
• Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) certification;
• Understanding and experience conducting terrestrial, wildlife, vegetation, and avian surveys;
• Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Prior experience in a consulting environment and an interest in growing a team;
• Arborist certification;
• Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Experience in the preparation of regulatory applications and submissions and in planning and executing field programs as part of environmental studies;
• In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements (similar to above);
• Knowledge of and experience with interpreting environmental policies and legislation (e.g., the Provincial Policy Statement, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, official plans, etc.);
• Experience in executing wildlife field programs;
• Must have experience with working with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), previously the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), as an expert witness, preparing expert testimonies and witness statements.

We believe our fundamental strength lies within our staff. Our employees are the engine of our company and are empowered and encouraged to take ownership of their projects. Staff are rewarded with challenging work, a focus on job satisfaction and the opportunity for career advancement. We offer competitive salaries and health benefits, as well as a wellness allowance.

• Full benefits package offered after 3 months probation period, including a Health Care Spending Account.
• Competitive salary with commuter benefits and meal allowances;
• We provide a Commute Benefit, if your home location is more than 35kms from the SCS Markham office, we will provide a commute benefit for any distance traveled over 35kms each way to and from the office;
• Wellness benefit – We cover costs related to health and wellness programs, gym memberships, sports and health activities including registration fees; and