Junior Vegetation Ecologist

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personable Junior Vegetation Ecologist for a wide variety of projects within various development sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and transportation within the vegetation ecology and wetland disciplines. You will apply your expertise to collect field data, analyze and interpret results, develop assessments, and write reports. You will be a key member of the Prairies and Territories Ecosystem team and support a variety of exciting local and national projects.

The position will be based in one of our Manitoba or Saskatchewan offices (Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon).

• Undertaking wetland assessments and biological inventories in accordance with provincial species detection protocols (e.g., vascular plant)
• Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments
• Work in a collaborative team environment and under deadlines in wilderness and outdoor settings, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Assist with desktop mapping of wetlands and vegetation communities
• Adhere to Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects
• Work proactively to further the technical needs of the team

• Ability to classify wetlands using different classification systems is considered an asset
• Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines as they pertain to vegetation and wetlands
• Practical and/or academic experience in plant identification is considered an asset
• Proficiency and consistent promotion of HSSE policies and procedures, including client‑specific training (if applicable)
• Skilled in technical writing
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines
• Experience with ecological land classification (ELC) systems and ecosystem mapping is an asset
• Experience with identifying plant species at risk, provincially listed plant species, and regulated weeds
• Proficient in MS Office, ArcGIS, or other mapping applications
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 1–2 week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather
• Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solution‑focused attitude
• Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (biology, ecology, forestry or related field)
• Eligibility for a Professional accreditation (BIT. or P.Biol.)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience including field work

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as field work. The fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 1–2 week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather. The hybrid work environment is available; work from one of our Alberta offices and your home office may be considered. Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solution‑focused attitude.

Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required.