Senior Vegetation and Wetland Ecologist

Senior Vegetation and Wetland Ecologist

Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta. 80% office‑based with 20% field support and site visits.

As a Senior Vegetation and Wetland Ecologist on the Western Terrestrial Services Team, you will provide senior technical input on vegetation and wetland assessments, lead complex biological investigations, and support business development through proposals and cost estimates.

• Manage and provide senior technical input on vegetation and wetland technical work including environmental assessments, biophysical impact assessments, environmental evaluations and wetland assessments
• Support business development activities such as proposals and cost estimates
• Provide technical input and support to intermediate and junior staff on a variety of projects
• Design and execute complex biological investigations and oversee field surveys
• Prepare and/or review technical reports, proposals, cost estimates and marketing materials
• Collaborate with private and public sector clients, approval agencies, sub‑consultants, and subcontractors
• Leverage existing client relationships and cultivate new relationships to generate business development opportunities for our terrestrial services business line
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (wildlife, soils, hydrology, GIS, regulatory)
• Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff members
• Support complex field programs as a senior leader, including limited amounts of field work as required

• Minimum of 10 years of consulting experience in a directly related role
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field with a focus on vegetation and wetland ecology or environmental science
• Registration in a professional organization (Alberta or BC) and project management skills, including developing and monitoring budgets, approved project scope and schedule, organizational skills, staff supervision and team communications
• Technical abilities in ecological study design, field sampling protocols, statistical analysis and report preparation and review
• Experience overseeing moderately complex projects, including review of reports and technical components for vegetation and wetlands
• Experience conducting wetland assessment and regulatory reporting in Alberta in accordance with the Alberta Wetland Policy, including submission of regulatory applications WAIFs and WAIRs
• Experience with rare plant surveys and mitigation, ecological land classification, habitat quality assessments and invasive species/weed monitoring and management
• Experience with native grassland health assessments and management
• Experience leading field programs and managing environmental components of complex projects
• Experience working in different ecosystems in western Canada, including native grasslands and boreal forest
• Familiarity with pertinent regulatory requirements (Alberta Wetland Policy) and processes
• Experience scoping, completing and participating in the regulatory review process for large multi‑disciplinary environmental assessments
• Ability to work on a variety of projects in various sectors (oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure)
• Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities related to projects and proposal submissions
• Willingness to provide technical direction and active mentorship to junior and intermediate professionals and project managers
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record

This permanent position offers a salary range of $90,000–$144,000, depending on skills, experience and location. Benefits include a comprehensive compensation package, RRSP matching, vacation days, sick days, flexible work hours, team‑based work, and cross‑training opportunities.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. Individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre‑employment, pre‑access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as driver abstract reviews. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Montrose welcomes and promotes diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We provide support in our recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.