Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist where you'll apply your expertise in various development sectors including renewable energy and mining. You'll be responsible for wetland assessments, environmental evaluations, and leading field teams while collaborating with top environmental professionals. The role requires a science degree, fieldwork experience, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness and health care spending accounts

Group registered retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience including fieldwork.
• Professional designation (R.P.Bio) is required.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct wetland assessments and vegetation inventories.
• Develop environmental assessments and mitigation plans.
• Interact directly with clients and contribute to excellent relationships.

Skills

Technical writing

Project execution

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field

Tools

MS Office

ArcGIS

Job description

Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist - ( 2500023E )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist with strong interpersonal skills to support a diverse range of projects across multiple development sectors, including renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and transportation. The successful candidate will apply their expertise to analyze available data, collect field data, develop assessments, and prepare detailed reports within the vegetation ecology and wetland disciplines. You will work independently and/ or supervise field teams and you will be a key member of the team that moves projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct wetland assessments and vegetation inventories with a focus on communities and species of concern that include rare species

• Environmental assessments and mitigation plans for municipal, provincial, and federal regulators in multiple sectors, including renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, land development, transportation, renewable energy

• Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments

• Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures are followed

• Desktop mapping of wetlands and vegetation communities, including mapping to TEM standards

• Interact directly with internal and external clients and contribute to developing excellent relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders

• Lead and direct field assessments as required

• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

• Provide services as a BC Qualified Professional

• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects

• Work proactively to further the technical needs of the team

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in and consistently demonstrate and promote policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable)

• Working knowledge of and experience applying British Columbia’s biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification system

• Advanced skills in technical writing

• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence

• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines

• Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public

• Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines

• Experience with ecosystem mapping (e.g., TEM) is an asset

• Experience in pre-and post-mining land capability predictions and reclamation planning is an asset

• Proficient in MS Office, ArcGIS, or other mapping applications

• Drive collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality, and appropriately scoped technical work

• Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude

• Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field.

Minimum 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience including fieldwork.

Professional designation (R.P.Bio) is required.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 2 week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Please include detailed information on field-based skills and valid health and safety training (first aid, Ground Disturbance II, auxiliary vehicles, etc.).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):

Salary Range(s):

• Lower Mainland $79,200/BC Other Areas $74,700 - Lower Mainland $114,800/BC Other Areas $108,300 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby

Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Terrace, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, Canada-British Columbia-Sidney, Canada-British Columbia-Quesnel, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria, Canada-British Columbia-Prince George

Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 2, 2025, 7:23:33 AM

Req ID: 2500023E

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans