Junior Vegetation Ecologist

Overview
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

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.

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.

Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work from one of our Alberta offices; 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.

About Stantec:
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The information provided below includes typical details for this role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

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