Science, Environmental Compliance & Protection, Environmental Science

Position: Environmental Scientist
Location: Halifax Bedford Basin

Description   GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company
with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a  Senior Ecologist  to join our Western Canadian team of environmental professionals in  Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton.
As a  Technical Lead , you will be involved in providing both private and public clients with excellent strategic and technical guidance and navigation of the natural environment regulatory framework. This is a key lead position responsible for helping grow our natural science business and provide leadership, mentorship, career development, and financial acumen to our Ecology team. You will also have opportunity to collaborate with other ecology team members across North America.
The successful candidate will:
Champion relationships with internal (GHD) and external clients in Western Canada
Provide technical leadership on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, and Monitoring Programs
Lead the development of proposals, fieldwork plans, permits/authorizations/offsetting approvals (DFO, WLRS, EAO, SARA, etc.), and reports
Work with peers, intermediates and junior staff in all aspects of project work, fostering an energetic and collaborative environment
Mentor staff to execute positive business outcomes and foster career development
Coordinate technical resources and personnel for timely delivery of multiple projects
Successful candidate will be energized by a dynamic work environment
Occasionally travel to sites, primarily in Western Canada
Lead field investigations
What you will bring to the team:
R.P.Biol. and/or P.Biol. designation is required
Minimum 10 years’ experience leading natural science/ecology projects in Western Canada throughout multiple industries, with consulting experience, is required
Bachelor's Degree (minimum) in Environmental Science, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management or related field
Excellent report and proposal writing skills
Supporting provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessments
Leading intermediate and junior staff in data management and reporting
Project and client management skills; strong sense of business acumen
Leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary
Understanding of the federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory requirements for ecology related projects in British Columbia and/or Alberta
Conducting field work, and willingness to travel to undertake field work
Certification in electrofishing (preferred is Crew Lead Certification)
Managing and planning fish and wildlife salvage programs
Fish and wildlife identification skills
Water quality sampling and analysis
Managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail
Collecting, managing, and analyzing data
Driving UTVs in remote locations
Valid driver's license
The salary range for this position is $94,875 - $158,125.The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major citycentres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary isdeterminedby your skills, experience,qualifications,and work location.

We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans
As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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