Ecologist - Intermediate

We are seeking an Intermediate Ecologist to join our Western Canada team of environmental professionals.

• Provide technical expertise with a strong field background in wildlife, botany, ecological land classification, wetland function and delineation, fish and fish habitat, and/or arborist surveys.
• Lead, coordinate, and/or conduct field surveys including targeted efforts for Species at Risk, habitat assessments, and compensation and/or permitting requirements.
• Conduct wetland evaluations and boundary delineations.
• Support the development of proposals.
• Support the development of scopes (including field workplans), reporting and provincial and federal permitting, authorizations, and approvals (Water Sustainability Act, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, WLRS, Environmental Assessment Office, Species At Risk Act, Alberta Wetland Policy, Environmental Protection EA).
• Perform detailed literature reviews of projects including official plans, provincial legislation and regulations, consultant reports, GIS sources, scientific literature, and biological databases.
• Provide data compilation, interpretation and analysis.
• Coordinate, write, and/or provide technical input in support of natural environment components of Environmental Impact Assessments, Biophysical Assessments, Restoration Plans, Construction Environmental Management Plans, and Environmental Assessments and other natural resource related deliverables.
• Work with peers and mentor intermediate and junior staff in all aspects of environmental consulting, while fostering an energetic and team‑oriented environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in science or environmental studies, university or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–7 years of related work experience required.
• Previous experience working at an environmental consulting firm, provincial regulator, or non‑government organization as a biologist or ecologist.
• Ideal candidate will have British Columbia or Alberta based certifications or training in Ecological Land Classification, Riparian Health Assessment, Riparian Area Protection Regulation, Alberta and/or British Columbia Wetland Classification Systems, certification as an Authenticating Wetland Professional and/or Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist (Alberta).
• Experience conducting field work in Western Canada with botanical and wildlife surveys, and understanding of monitoring protocols, including Species at Risk surveys.
• Proven project and client management skills.
• Experience with digital data entry in the field and remote data loggers.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas, including inclement weather and long hours.
• Experience leading multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail in a demanding consulting environment.
• Flexibility with the types of projects and responsibilities.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office; excellent English writing and verbal communication to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract are required.
• Must have or be able to obtain first aid certification.