Environmental Field Lead — Vegetation & Wetlands

SNC-Lavalin; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking an Environmental Field Team Leader to lead vegetation and wetlands projects across Canada. This role involves organizing daily tasks, ensuring safety protocols, and guiding team members in field activities. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Environmental Science and has at least 5 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for training and development are available alongside competitive benefits and a hybrid working culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in vegetation surveys and wetlands delineation.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to remote locations.
• First Aid and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Organize and assign daily tasks to team members.
• Participate actively in field surveys and sampling activities.
• Implement and enforce health and safety plans in the field.

Skills

Vegetation surveys

Wetlands delineation

Leadership

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Bilingual (French-English)

Education

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology or related field

Tools

GPS

Data loggers

Field equipment

Job description

A leading engineering services firm is seeking an Environmental Field Team Leader to lead vegetation and wetlands projects across Canada. This role involves organizing daily tasks, ensuring safety protocols, and guiding team members in field activities. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Environmental Science and has at least 5 years of relevant experience. Opportunities for training and development are available alongside competitive benefits and a hybrid working culture.