Habitat Restoration Ecologist (QAES)

Woodlands North; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlands North Inc. in Whitecourt, Alberta, is seeking a Habitat Restoration Ecologist (QAES) for a full-time permanent role focused on ecological assessments, restoration projects, and construction environmental oversight for energy and forest sectors across the province.

The candidate will leverage extensive spatial ecological data to implement restoration plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to safe, team-based project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in watercourse crossing assessments and restorations.
• Experience with environmental oversight for road/building and related site work.
• Knowledge of vegetation, wetlands, wildlife and soils data collection.
• Restoration best practices for terrestrial habitat on linear features (roads/seismic).
• University degree or diploma in Environmental-related field.
• Professional registration or eligibility in Alberta regulatory bodies.
• Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist.
• Experience in stream construction of abiotic features to support recovery.

Responsibilities

• This position is accountable for safe and efficient project work.
• Manage project deliverables and relationships with peers, management and clients.
• Initiate, develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and best practices.
• Assist the Operation Manager with scheduling and project management.

Skills

Watercourse assessments

Restoration planning

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical reporting

Driver's license

Safety conscious

Project coordination

Education

University degree or technical diploma in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology or Engineering

Job description

Whitecourt, Canada | Posted on 07/15/2026

We are currently seeking aHabitat Restoration Ecologist(QAES) to join our team based out of our Whitecourt office. This is a full-time permanent position that is focused on ecological assessments, construction environmental oversight and habitat restorations. This position strategically leverages a vast amount of ecological spatial field data to implement restoration plans for regulatory compliance at the landscape level. Project work is rewarding, team based, safety driven and is completed for the energy and forest sectors throughout the province.

About Us

Woodlands North Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions. All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services.

Po sition Responsibilities

• This position is accountable for safe and efficient project work;


• Manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers, management and clients;


• Initiate, develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and best practices;


• Assist the Operation Manager with the scheduling and management of projects.

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in watercourse crossing assessments and restorations;


• Experience with construction environmental oversight or supervision of road building, right-of-way and well site development, clearing and harvesting operations, culvert and bridge installations;


• Knowledge of vegetation, wetland, watercourse, wildlife and soils data collection;


• Knowledgeable in current restoration best management practices for terrestrial habitat restoration of linear features such as legacy roads and seismic for caribou habitat restoration;


• University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology or Engineering;


• Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations;


• Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist;


• Expert at stream construction of Abiotic Features - slope, gradient, roughness, chemistry, wood, planted vegetation, cover and shape for recruiting biotic features or accelerating the watercourse rate of recovery;


• Knowledgeable of Federal and Provincial environmental legislation, regulations, and permitting;


• Minimum experience of 4 years;


• Strong analytical and reporting skills;


• Ability to maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract;


• Ability to move a variety of initiatives forward at the same time;


• Ability to demonstrate a safety and customer service focus.

Salary is competitive and based on level of experience and education. Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment.