Terrestrial Ecologist

Requirements

• A university degree in botany, plant ecology, ecology, biology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related discipline
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in terrestrial ecology, natural heritage assessment or environmental consulting
• Strong professional experience in botanical inventories, vegetation community assessment and identification of Ontario's vascular plants
• Experience applying Ontario's ELC system, vegetation community mapping, wetland identification, delineation and functional assessment
• Experience conducting multidisciplinary terrestrial field programs, including wildlife, wildlife habitat and SAR assessments
• Experience completing natural heritage impact assessments and preparing technical reports or environmental assessment documentation
• Experience working on Ontario projects subject to provincial and municipal natural heritage policies and regulatory requirements
• Strong knowledge of plant ecology, vegetation communities, wetlands and terrestrial ecosystem function
• Broad wildlife identification and survey skills, including wildlife habitat and SAR identification
• Working knowledge of significant wildlife habitat, natural heritage features and relevant environmental legislation, policies, standards, guidance and regulatory requirements in Ontario
• Experience with GPS/mobile data collection and GIS-based field mapping
• Ability and willingness to undertake fieldwork in variable terrain, weather and seasonal conditions
• Formal ELC training is strongly preferred
• OWES training or certification is considered a strong asset
• Professional designation such as P.Biol., R.P.Bio. or equivalent is considered an asset

Demonstrates expertise in Terrestrial Ecology, including Vegetation Community Assessment, Wetland Identification, and Natural Heritage Impact Assessments. Proficient in GIS-based Field Mapping and providing Ecological Input to Project Design while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Terrestrial Ecology Field Investigations
• Vegetation Community Mapping
• Natural Heritage Impact Assessments
• Ontario's Ecological Land Classification system
• Botanical Inventories

• Vegetation Community Assessment
• Wetland Identification
• Functional Assessment
• Natural Heritage Background Reviews
• Technical Report Preparation
• Field Data Interpretation
• Environmental Inspections
• Species at Risk Habitat Protection
• GPS/Mobile Data Collection
• Ecological Input to Project Design

• Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Communication

• P.Biol.
• R.P.Bio.
• OWES Training or Certification
• Formal ELC Training

• Natural Heritage Assessment
• Environmental Consulting
• Wildlife Habitat
• Species at Risk
• Environmental Legislation
• Provincial and Municipal Policies

• GIS Information
• Aerial Imagery
• Engineering Drawings