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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),
Your Key Responsibilities
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
Working in a collaborative team environment and under deadlines in wilderness and outdoor settings, and 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
Your Capabilities and Credentials
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
Proficient in and consistently demonstrating and promoting policies and procedures for HSSE, 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
Education and Experience
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. Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work from one of our Alberta offices and your home office may be considered. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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