Junior Vegetation Ecologist

Stantec; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is looking for a highly motivated Junior Vegetation Ecologist based in Saskatoon, Canada. This role involves undertaking wetland assessments and biological inventories as part of the Prairies and Territories Ecosystem team. You will contribute to various projects in oil and gas, mining, and transportation sectors by collecting field data, analyzing results, and writing reports. The position emphasizes teamwork and independent work in a variety of outdoor settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking wetland assessments and biological inventories.
• Ability to work in collaborative team environments and meet deadlines.
• Strong skills in field data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland assessments in accordance with provincial protocols.
• Work on natural resource planning projects including biophysical assessments.
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment policies and guidelines.

Skills

Wetland assessments

Biological inventories

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Mapping skills

Job description

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.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personableJunior 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 be a key member of the Prairies and Territories Ecosystem team and support a variety ofexciting local and national projects.

The position will be based in one of our Manitoba or Saskatchewan offices (Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon),

Your Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking 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
• Working in a collaborative team environment and under deadlines in wilderness and outdoor settings, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Assist with desktop mapping of wetlands and vegetation communities
• Adhere to Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures
• 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