Intermediate/Senior Vegetation/Wetlands Specialist
Vertex Resource Group Ltd.
Conduct vegetation and wetland assessments, manage data, and produce technical reports in the field.
14 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
Field
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Services
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Consulting
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydrogeology
Health & Safety
Sector Specialisms
Oil and Gas
Oilsands
Petrochemical
Renewable Energy
Utilities
Agriculture
Forestry
Drilling
Role
What you would be doing
interdisciplinary support
gis mapping
safety compliance
reporting
field work
- Support project needs related to other disciplines (e.g. wildlife, soils, water quality)
- Create and use maps and other geospatial information
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, practices and standard operating procedures
- Reporting (all types, styles and formats that Vertex produces)
- Work on a variety of oil and gas sites and remote locations to conduct field work primarily focused on vegetation, soils, tree and wetland assessments
What you bring
gis
plant id
wetland
p.biol
data management
3‑5 yrs
- Comfortable working in remote locations, with access by truck, ATV, Argo, or helicopter
- Drug and Alcohol screening will be required prior to employment
- Demonstrated ability to drive trucks and/or a variety of off-road vehicles in rough terrain
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Forestry, Environmental Science or other applicable field
- Specialized plant identification skills (e.g. bryophytes, sedges, grasses, weeds, wetland species), experience with soils classification, wildlife identification or water quality sampling an asset
- Willingness to travel within Western Canada, as required
- Willingness to work in the field for extended periods of time
- Strong plant identification skills (knowledge of Latin nomenclature preferred), experience conducting vegetation assessments (rare plants, ecosite mapping, reclamation monitoring, weed surveys), tree/regeneration surveys and/or permanent sample plot measurements
- Experience towing trailers and basic mechanical skills an asset
- Strong technical report writing and data management skills
- General understanding of Canadian environmental regulations, guidelines and standards
- Understanding of remote area navigation; experience using maps, compass, GPS and aerial photos for navigation in the field is an asset
- Professional conduct, strong interpersonal skills and be a positive energy to the role
- Field work is a requirement, approximately 60% or more of time will be allocated to the field
- Experience conducting wetland delineation and classification, ABWRET submissions and WAIF and WAIR reporting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience using spreadsheets and GIS programs
- Understanding of provincial and federal wetland regulation (Water Act, Alberta Wetland Policy, Crown claimability, etc.)
- Able to think critically, problem solve, and prioritize time and effort effectively
- Data management (data tables, photographs, inputting field data sheets, analysis and interpretation)
- Physically capable of and willing to access work sites by foot, sometimes in wet and/or steep conditions
- Professional Biologist (P.Biol) with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) or eligible to apply; or equivalent
- Three to five (3 – 5) years of experience required
- Demonstrated leadership, communication and decision-making skills
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
- Opportunity for advancement
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Security clearance- drug and alcohol screening will be required prior to employment.
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Company
Overview
56.5 M
Gross Revenue
In the first quarter of 2025, the company achieved significant gross revenue.
5.2 M
Adjusted EBITDA
The company reported a strong adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
28 Offices
Geographical Presence
The company maintains a network of offices across Canada and select U.S. regions.
1962
Year Founded
The company traces its origins back to this pivotal year.
2017
Public Listing
The company went public on the TSX Venture Exchange during this year.
- Grew from a single trucking outfit into a multifaceted environmental services provider.
- Funding expansion through strategic acquisitions.
- Dual divisions—Environmental Consulting and Environmental Services—deliver end-to-end project support.
- Projects span from site selection and regulatory permitting to construction, maintenance, and environmental clean-up.
- Services are woven into sectors like energy, oil sands, utilities, forestry, mining, and government infrastructure.
- Combines logistics, drilling, remediation, and consulting under one roof.
- Weather macro pressures by leveraging a diversified service mix.
17%
Training & Development Investment
Increased investment in employee training from 2020 to 2022, focusing on upskilling and professional development.
13%
Safety Improvement
Reduced incident frequency by improving workplace safety protocols.
0
Lost Time Incidents
Achieved zero lost time incidents in 2022, showcasing a strong safety-first operational mindset.
- Dual-phase approach: expand supply-chain services to help customers solve ESG problems and reduce the intensity of our own environmental impacts
- Commitment to continual improvement of Environment, Social and Governance systems
60% growth
Revenue increase
Environment and industrial services revenue grew significantly over the 2021–2022 period.
450k tonnes
Waste collected and recycled
Over 450,000 metric tonnes of waste were collected and more than 62% of it was recycled in 2022.
18% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 emissions intensity
There was an 18% annual reduction, leading to a 34% total reduction over 2021–2022.
9.5k acres
Land restored
Approximately 9,593 acres of land were restored over the 2021–2022 period.
- Support to customers with 2.5× more emissions quantified in 2022 than in 2021
- Commitment to biennial comprehensive ESG reporting and ongoing measurement of GHG, emissions intensity, waste, safety, and Indigenous partnerships
25 New Team Members
Indigenous Representation
In 2022, 25 new employees identified as Indigenous, contributing to greater diversity in the team.
$96M Revenue
Indigenous Partnerships
Revenue generated through Indigenous partnerships in 2022 highlighted strong community engagement.
$8.5M Benefits
Community Impact
Over $8.5 million in indirect benefits were provided to Indigenous communities and enterprises in 2022.
28% Female Executives
Leadership Diversity
As of mid-2024, 28% of executive management roles were held by women, reflecting gender diversity in leadership.
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