Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist

Position 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.

Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personable Intermediate 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 work independently and or supervise field teams and you will be a key member of the team that moves projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

The successful candidate will be based in either our Saskatoon or Regina office.

Your

Key Responsibilities

Lead and conduct 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

Contribute to Environmental assessments (vegetation and wetland aspects) for municipal, provincial, and federal regulators in multiple sectors, including oil and gas, mining, land development, transportation, renewable energy

Assist with desktop mapping of wetlands and vegetation communities

Adhere to Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures

Interact directly with internal and external clients and contribute to developing excellent relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders

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

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

Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines as they pertain to vegetation and wetlands

Experience with ecosystem mapping (e.g., TEM) is an asset

Experience with identifying species at risk and 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).

At least five years of relevant professional experience as a vegetation ecologist. Previous consulting experience is considered an asset.

Professional designation (R.P.Bio., R.P.F., P.Ag.) is an asset.

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.

Location
Primary

Location:

Canada | SK | Saskatoon

Other Locations:
Canada | SK | Regina

Travel & Schedule
Travel:
Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Benefits Summary
Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered…