Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist

Trace Associates Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An ecological consulting firm in Calgary, Alberta, seeks an intermediate vegetation ecologist to plan and conduct various vegetation and wetland surveys and support project managers. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications, including a Professional Biologist-in-Training designation. The role offers a positive company culture and support for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible employee ownership program

Positive company culture

Empowerment and teamwork

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong plant identification skills.
• Experience conducting vegetation and wetland surveys in Alberta.
• Understanding of provincial and federal legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct vegetation and wetland surveys.
• Prepare biophysical impact assessments and reports.
• Facilitate regulatory approvals.

Skills

Plant identification skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Technical report writing

Data management

MS Office suite

ArcGIS

Education

Professional Biologist-in-Training

Professional Agrologist-in-Training

Job description

The Opportunity

• We are looking for an intermediate level vegetation ecologist to join our team of passionate ecology professionals on a diversity of projects across multiple market sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct vegetation and wetland surveys, including Grassland Vegetation Inventory, plant community mapping, wetland assessment (identification, classification, delineation, and ABWRET-A).
• Support Trace’s other practice areas as needed, cross‑training when necessary, with the reclamation and remediation practice areas.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control within the ecology practice area.
• Advise clients on municipal and provincial regulatory requirements, including the Alberta Wetland Policy.
• Prepare biophysical impact assessments, Wetland Assessment and Impact Reports, Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms, and Environmental Protection Plans.
• Facilitate regulatory approvals, including meeting with regulators.
• Support project managers by carrying out project management tasks.

About You and Your Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience.
• At minimum, designation as a Professional Biologist-in-Training or a Professional Agrologist-in-Training in Alberta.
• Strong plant identification skills and experience conducting vegetation and wetland surveys in Alberta.
• Experience conducting rare plant surveys or a strong interest in doing so.
• Understanding of provincial and federal legislation and policy (Water Act, Alberta Wetland Policy, Crown claimability, Migratory Birds Convention Act).
• Strong technical report writing and data management skills.
• Able to think critically, problem solve, and prioritize time and effort effectively.
• Experience using MS Office suite and ArcGIS.

Why Trace?

• We genuinely care about you and put our people first.
• A culture of positivity, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• You can “choose your own adventure” at Trace and we will help you get there.
• We are a company that wants to be the best at everything we do.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.

For further information or to apply:Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume and quote position number CAN-0300-41. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.