Intermediate Ecologist / Senior Environmental Technician

Description

• Provide creative and innovative solutions for projects by staying current on relevant regulatory drivers, emerging technologies, and market demands.
• Contribute to technical reports, proposals, and other client deliverables
• Complete or coordinate field studies that include various ecological surveys which may include surveys for species at risk, birds, bats, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, vegetation, wetlands and/or fish and fish habitat
• Carry out desktop-based reviews and analyses including species at risk and natural heritage screenings; compile and interpret the results
• Support a wide range of project work and proposal pursuits with a focus on:
• Field data collection and analysis
• Mentor and lead junior ecologists and other technicians
• Develop positive working relationships in a highly dynamic and supportive team environment.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Biology, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife, or a related field
• ELC Certification and OWES Certification would be considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in preparing technical reports and presentations
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage field work logistics
• Strong working knowledge of standard field protocols for a range of ecological surveys and previous experience working in ecosystems within Ontario
• 5+ years of progressive consulting or industry-related experience in ecological field surveys and assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in ecological field surveys and data organization and management with proficiency in digital data collection tools (e.g. Survey123, Collector)

Benefits

• Life – Employer-paid term life insurance, employer-paid STD, critical illness and long-term disability insurance options, and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company match.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, and a fitness and wellness reimbursement.
• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive vacation time, ten designated holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave in accordance with the Employment Standards Act (ESA), and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance