Senior Ecologist Natural Heritage Planning

Lead natural heritage planning for the City of Niagara Falls through ecological assessments, policy expertise, and development application review. Site visits are required.

As Senior Ecologist, you will manage natural heritage resources while supporting policies, plans, strategies, and initiatives aligned with Provincial and City legislation. The position provides environmental expertise for development applications and policy planning projects. You will also guide urban forest and woodland management work.

• Conduct ecological assessments using accepted provincial protocols
• Review planning applications for environmental and natural heritage matters
• Evaluate environmental studies, assessments, restoration, and monitoring plans
• Lead natural heritage policy and strategic planning initiatives
• Prepare staff reports and presentations for Council and committees

• University degree in environmental planning or environmental sciences
• Minimum five years of progressive work experience
• Ontario Wetland Evaluation System certification and classification experience
• Knowledge of provincial, regional, and municipal environmental policy frameworks
• Class G driver's licence

Apply ecological assessment, environmental policy, and natural heritage planning expertise as Senior Ecologist with the City of Niagara Falls.