Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist

Stantec; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision plans

Wellness program

RRSP & stock purchase program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist in Canada with strong wetland knowledge to lead field data collection, analyze results, develop assessments, and write reports. Based in Saskatoon or Regina, you will supervise field teams and help move projects toward closure cost-effectively.

You’ll contribute to environmental assessments across multiple sectors, maintain client relationships, and work in a hybrid environment that may include fieldwork in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (biology, ecology, forestry or related field).
• At least five years of relevant professional experience as a vegetation ecologist. Professional designation (R.P.Bio., R.P.F., P.Ag.) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct wetland assessments and biological inventories.
• Work on natural resource planning projects including inventories and biophysical assessments.
• Contribute to environmental assessments for various regulators across sectors.
• Assist with desktop mapping of wetlands and vegetation communities.
• Interact with clients, regulators and stakeholders to build strong relationships.
• Adhere to HSSE policies and procedures.
• Execute technical tasks for medium to large projects.

Skills

Wetland assessments

Technical writing

ArcGIS

MS Office

Field data collection

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Position Overview

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personable Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist for a wide variety of projects within various development sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and transportation within the vegetation ecology and wetland disciplines. You will apply your expertise to collect field data, analyze and interpret results, develop assessments, and write reports.

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.

The successful candidate will be based in either our Saskatoon or Regina office.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct wetland assessments and biological inventories in accordance with provincial species detection protocols (e.g., vascular plant)
• Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments
• Contribute to Environmental assessments (vegetation and wetland aspects) for municipal, provincial, and federal regulators in multiple sectors, including oil and gas, mining, land development, transportation, renewable energy
• Assist with desktop mapping of wetlands and vegetation communities
• Adhere to Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures
• Interact directly with internal and external clients and contribute to developing excellent relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects
• Work proactively to further the technical needs of the team

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to classify wetlands using different classification systems is considered an asset
• Proficient in and consistently demonstrating and promoting policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable)
• Skilled in technical writing
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines
• Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines as they pertain to vegetation and wetlands
• Experience with ecosystem mapping (e.g., TEM) is an asset
• Experience with identifying species at risk and weeds
• Proficient in MS Office, ArcGIS, or other mapping applications
• 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, 1-2 week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather
• Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solution-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).

At least five years of relevant professional experience as a vegetation ecologist. Previous consulting experience is considered an asset.

Professional designation (R.P.Bio., R.P.F., P.Ag.) is an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Stantec is proud to offer a hybrid work environment and the opportunity to work from one of our Alberta offices and your home office may be considered. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

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.

Location

Primary Location: Canada | SK | Saskatoon

Other Locations: Canada | SK | Regina

Travel & Schedule

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, 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.