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Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
The Ecosystems Team has an opportunity for a Junior Terrestrial Ecologist in our Ottawa office. The successful candidate will join our team of aquatic and terrestrial biologists who value teamwork and enjoy the company of their colleagues.
Your Key Responsibilities
Primary Tasks, working under the supervision of Project Managers and Senior Biologists:
Conduct background reviews for natural heritage assessments
Participate in field work using Stantec’s Standard Operating Procedures and industry standard protocols with support from experienced staff, including inventory and assessment of:
- Wildlife and wildlife habitat
Flora and vegetation communities
Aquatic habitat
Fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, sediment and water quality
Species at risk and other species of conservation concern
Determining the effectiveness of mitigation efforts for species at risk or other sensitive species or features in Ontario during construction projects
Enter, compile, and analyze field data
Prepare reports, including natural heritage input to a variety of planning projects such as species at risk assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies, and ecological monitoring
Assist in the preparation of applications for authorization under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 or other relevant legislation
Occasionally travel for work, including field work in remote locations, which may require intense travel during the field season and on weekends
Participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work
Occasional tasks may include:
Participate in field sampling for fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, sediment and water quality
Conduct aquatic and habitat assessments for fisheries
Your Capabilities and Credentials
The successful candidate will possess the following:
• Species identification expertise (e.g., trees and other plants, herptiles, birds, fish)
• Valid Class G driver’s license
• Enthusiasm for working in field and office settings
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Independent problem-solving abilities, and able to adapt to an evolving work schedule
• Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills
• Organization and time management skills
The following would be considered assets:
• Previous environmental consulting experience
• Previous experience conducting surveys for species at risk in Ontario
• Previous experience supporting environmental assessments and permitting
• Certification or experience applying Ecological Land Classification in Ontario
• Certification or experience applying the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System
• Experience applying the Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide and Ecoregion Criteria Schedules
• Butternut Health Assessor certification
• Backpack electrofishing certification and other fisheries experience
Education and Experience
A bachelor’s degree in biology or technical diploma in a related field is required as a minimum
Minimum of 1 years of experience as an ecologist or biologist in Ontario
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 a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, complete exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
This is a contract position that is expected to run from April 1 to December 15, 2026, with the possibility of an…
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