Terrestrial Ecologist

Location: Multiple positions are available with flexible work arrangements, including hybrid opportunities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and remote-based roles supporting projects across Ontario.

Salary: $70,000 to $85,000

Final date to receive applications: October 5, 2026

Founded in 1971, LGL Limited is an employee-owned environmental research and consulting firm with a reputation for scientific excellence. We work with government, Indigenous communities, industry, and NGOs to solve complex environmental challenges. Our work spans Canada, the U.S., and beyond—and we’re proud to help shape sustainable solutions through applied ecological science.

Are you a passionate biologist looking to grow your career through meaningful ecological projects and applied environmental research across Canada? LGL Limited is seeking an Intermediate Terrestrial Ecologist to contribute to a diverse range of studies, participate in field programs, support project delivery, and work alongside a team of experienced scientists dedicated to advancing environmental understanding and stewardship.

Reporting to the Management Team in Ontario, Terrestrial Ecologists play a key role in supporting ecological consulting services for a range of private and public sector clients across Ontario.

The successful candidate will bring strong terrestrial field skills, regulatory knowledge, a broad understanding of natural heritage systems and the ability to deliver high‑quality ecological work in a consulting environment.

As a Terrestrial Ecologist, you’ll work as part of multidisciplinary teams supporting environmental assessments, natural heritage studies and the planning, design and construction of transportation, infrastructure and development projects. Your work will include a mix of field investigations, data analysis, impact assessment, technical reporting and collaboration with clients, project teams and regulatory agencies.

• Plan and conduct terrestrial ecology field investigations focused on vegetation and plant communities, wetlands, wildlife and wildlife habitat, and Species at Risk (SAR), using appropriate seasonal timing and recognized survey protocols.
• Complete vegetation community classification, mapping and botanical inventories using Ontario’s Ecological Land Classification (ELC) system.
• Conduct and support wetland identification, delineation, functional assessment and evaluation, including application of the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES), where applicable.
• Complete natural heritage background reviews, screening and impact assessments to identify ecological features, constraints, significance and potential project effects, and develop practical avoidance, mitigation, restoration, compensation, habitat enhancement and monitoring measures.
• Interpret field data, mapping, aerial imagery, GIS information, engineering drawings and design plans, and prepare clear, defensible natural heritage and terrestrial ecology reports, existing conditions assessments, impact assessments, technical memoranda and supporting environmental assessment documentation.
• Provide ecological input to project design and collaborate with planners, engineers, arborists, aquatic ecologists, clients, project teams and regulatory agencies.
• Support environmental permitting, approvals and consultation with municipalities, conservation authorities, MECP, MNR and other regulatory agencies.
• Provide terrestrial ecology support during construction, including environmental inspections, mitigation monitoring, SAR habitat protection and restoration monitoring.
• Coordinate field programs and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.

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