Intermediate Ecologist

Jacobs; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Intermediate Ecologist to join their team in delivering complex infrastructure projects. This role involves providing ecological expertise across various phases, including environmental assessments and permitting. You will lead fieldwork, manage projects, and collaborate with stakeholders, enhancing your career in a supportive environment. With a hybrid work model, you’ll balance remote work with essential field visits. Join a forward-thinking company committed to solving critical environmental challenges and making a meaningful impact on communities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Plans

Stock Options

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of ecological project experience in Ontario.
• Strong data management and GIS/GPS skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ecological expertise across various project phases.
• Conduct environmental impact studies and species assessments.

Skills

Ecological Project Experience

Report Writing

Project Management

GIS/GPS Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Biology

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

As part of our team, you'll deliver complex infrastructure projects in municipal water and transportation markets. The Intermediate Ecologist position is based in our Toronto office with a hybrid work model, primarily working from home with 1-2 office visits per week, including fieldwork, client meetings, and agency interactions.

This role is ideal for a seasoned field technician looking to advance into office-based duties, lead and complete fieldwork, train staff, and manage projects independently while leading field teams remotely and on-site.

The main responsibilities include providing ecological expertise across infrastructure projects during various project phases, including environmental assessments, permitting, and construction support. Tasks include:

• Environmental Impact Studies/Natural Heritage Evaluations
• Species at Risk assessments and mitigation
• Permitting under ESA and SARA
• Fisheries assessment and electrofishing
• Ecological Land Classification and arborist surveys
• Wildlife surveys and environmental monitoring
• Collaborating with project teams and stakeholders

What you'll need

• Degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field
• 5-10 years of ecological project experience in Ontario, preferably related to infrastructure
• Experience in report writing, permitting, and project management
• Willingness to travel within Ontario for fieldwork and meetings
• Strong data management, GIS/GPS skills, and team leadership abilities

Preferred certifications

• ISA Arborist, TRAQ, ELC, OWES, and other relevant ecological certifications

Jacobs offers comprehensive health benefits, retirement plans, stock options, and a salary range of $76,900 - $116,270, depending on experience and location.