Agricultural Ecologist

Associated Engineering; Vernon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Agricultural Ecologist to enhance their environmental team in Vernon. The position requires a scientific background in soils and ecology, with responsibilities in program design, project management, and client development. The ideal candidate will have extensive consulting experience and commitment to sustainability and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive salary and benefits package

Professional development support

Focus on health, safety, and wellness

Social club activities and community initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in agricultural assessments and environmental consulting.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Experience in vegetation taxonomy and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee studies and coordinate field surveys.
• Manage complex multi-disciplinary projects and budgets.
• Prepare and review technical reports and winning proposals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client relationship management

Data analysis

Field assessment

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Agriculture or Forestry

Professional registration (P.Ag., R.P.Bio.)

Job description

Job Description

We currently have an opening for an Agricultural Ecologist to join our team in Vernon.

You have a scientific background in soils and ecology and the ability to support a growing environmental team in the Vernon office. The position involves program design and implementation, project management, and client and business development. You will tackle a wide variety of environmental work primarily on local and regional infrastructure engineering projects through all project phases, including occasional travel and remote work.

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company and our growing Vernon office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Designing and overseeing studies and coordinating field surveys.
• Managing complex multi-disciplinary projects including their budgets and liaising with clients, colleagues and contractors.
• Preparing and reviewing high quality technical reports and workplans for technical programs and writing winning proposals.
• Leading municipal, provincial and federal regulatory processes, including ALC processes.
• Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and Indigenous clients.
• Contributing to the growth and scientific development of the company.
• Contributing to business development, including leading and assisting in proposal preparation, client contacts, and meetings.
• Training and mentoring junior agrologists and other staff.
  
  
  

Job Requirements

What you will bring:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Agriculture or Forestry.
• Professional registration (P.Ag., R.P.Bio.).
• Adaptability to a wide variety of work types and project sizes.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• 7+ years of experience in agricultural assessments, soils and environmental consulting.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
• Experience writing winning cost proposals and workplans.
• Practical experience as a QP in soils, agriculture capability assessments, riparian and crop interfaces, soil amendments, and ALC applications.
• Experience in study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Experience in vegetation taxonomy for ecosystem identification
• Valid driver’s licence.
  
  
  

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.
  
  
  

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position.