Senior Vegetation Ecologist

Are you looking for a fresh and rewarding way to apply knowledge and experience you have gained through years of working in the environmental consulting industry? Are you interested in molding a developing team in a position with agency? Do you want to be part of a team of like-minded professionals with a good reputation for high quality results? If so, then this opportunity for a permanent, full-time position as a Senior Vegetation Ecologist at any EDI location will be the right fit for you.

We are seeking candidates with a professional background focused on leading programs that assess and manage vegetation resources. The successful candidate must have experience in project management and business development, a proven track record of delivering effective project outcomes and solutions, and interest in collaborating with a team and providing mentorship to junior staff.

• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience

• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs

• Working with a team of established market sector consultants who excel in their fields of science, environmental assessment and regulatory planning

• A corporate commitment to long-term career and personal development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget

• A cohesive and collaborative team of approachable vegetation ecologists and GIS professionals working on a broad range of projects with inventory and management of vegetation resource components including land cover; wetlands; forestry; ecosystem mapping; listed plants, lichens and communities; and some soil applications

Since we started EDI in 1994, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to grow their careers and make a difference by working with our senior leaders. Our culture focuses on quality, support, mentoring, teamwork, positive attitudes, and flexibility to “do it right” for our clients.

We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and strong communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.

• Providing senior technical advice, direction, and mentorship

• Designing and conducting ecological inventory, effects assessment and monitoring programs, including data analysis and technical report writing, as appropriate

• Leading the design, planning and implementation of field programs

• Developing regulatory applications and liaising between regulators and clients when necessary

• Completing senior technical review and Quality Assurance/Quality Control of vegetation and wetland mapping products and reports, and providing technical sign-off as required for wetland and vegetation deliverables

• Managing and coordinating projects, including budget compilation and tracking

• Collaborating with the EDI team to execute proposals, including cost estimate

• Supporting other staff/projects within EDI

• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

• Operational knowledge of provincial/territorial and federal regulatory requirements and processes

• A proven record in completing field work productively and safely

• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills

• The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Experience with project management and client liaison

• Willingness to travel for field work in remote locations and/or between offices

• Experience and interest in mentoring staff and providing support/supervision

• Self-motivation and an ability to respond in a fast-paced environment

• A minimum of 10 years of related consulting experience (or equivalent)

• BSc degree in biology or related discipline(s); MSc would be an asset

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