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Terrestrial Ecologist

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Gft
Leading architecture, engineering and construction firm delivering transportation, water, power & buildings solutions.
Conducting terrestrial ecological studies and preparing reports to support infrastructure projects.
16d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Enterprise AI
Data Transformation
Platform Modernization
Cloud Migration
Digital Banking
Fintech Solutions
AI‑Driven Customer Service
High‑Performance Computing
Sector Specialisms
Banking
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail Banking
Capital Markets
Asset Management
Virtual Banking
Insurance Life Health
Role
What you would be doing
technical reports
project management
natural heritage studies
mitigation plans
scientific principles
field studies
  • Prepare high quality technical reports, including writing, coordinating, and analyzing ecological/environmental datasets. This may include environmental impact assessment reports, field reports; permit applications; compensation plans; restoration plans; management plans.
  • Effectively manage and coordinate projects and budgets as a technical lead or project manager.
  • Lead natural heritage studies in support of various infrastructure projects including transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, and other projects.
  • Prepare mitigation and restoration plans and reports for various types of infrastructure projects.
  • Apply advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies when working on technical problems.
  • Conduct wildlife surveys for herpetofauna, birds, and/or mammals.
  • Follow quality assurance/quality control procedures to ensure commitment to technical excellence.
  • Conduct background data reviews utilizing appropriate databases and mapping to summarize natural heritage existing conditions, including species at risk data.
  • Contribute to and assist with the preparation of proposals, including supporting the preparation of proposals, fee estimates and workplans.
  • Carry out environmental impact assessments by identifying potential effects and developing appropriate mitigation/monitoring measures and strategies.
  • Assist with stakeholder/review agency consultation.
  • Oversee and/or complete environmental field studies/programs such as vegetation, wetland, and Significant Wildlife Habitat (SWH) assessments.
What you bring
software proficiency
field experience
environmental permits
vegetation inventories
bachelor’s degree
communication skills
  • Familiarity and working knowledge of various environmental permits and approvals at federal, provincial and municipal levels.
  • An understanding of transportation, transit and municipal infrastructure construction projects gained through practical experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
  • Knowledge and experience with Ecological Land Classification (ELC) and the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES).
  • Valid Class G driver’s license.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting biological/environmental studies, writing reports, interpreting legislation and conducting fieldwork.
  • Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner (CERP) is considered an asset.
  • Apply knowledge and interpret applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislation (e.g., Migratory Birds Convention Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act).
  • Experience with air photo interpretation (hard/soft copy), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and map and compass orientation.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Urban Forestry, or related discipline.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat applications, and file sharing systems (e.g., Sharepoint).
  • Minimum 7 years of practical experience in environmental consulting.
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency with a strong commitment to ensuring client satisfaction, achieving goals and objectives; excellent self-management, project management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and multi-task.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, team oriented and ability to work independently.
  • Field experience with vegetation inventories with the ability to identify trees and flora common to southern and central Ontario.
Benefits
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Visa Sponsorship
  • sponsorship for canadian work authorization is not available for this position.
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Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
  • Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
  • Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
  • Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
  • Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
  • An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.
Culture + Values
  • Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
  • Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
  • Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
  • Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
  • Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
Environment + Sustainability
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
  • Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
  • Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
  • Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
  • Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
Inclusion & Diversity
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
  • Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
  • Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.
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