Junior Wetland and Vegetation Ecologist

Worley; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to solving critical environmental challenges. As a Junior Wetland and Vegetation Ecologist, you will engage in diverse fieldwork across Alberta, focusing on vegetation and wetland assessments. Your role will involve identifying and classifying wetlands, conducting soil characterizations, and authoring technical reports. This position offers a dynamic and flexible work environment with opportunities for career development within Canada and beyond. If you are passionate about ecology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration & benefits package

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in wetland, botanical science, or equivalent required.
• Eligibility for registration with a professional association in Alberta is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation and wetland assessments, including identification and classification.
• Author technical reports and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Skills

Vegetation Identification

Wetland Classification

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Wetland or Botanical Science

Eligibility for Professional Registration in Alberta

Tools

Data Analysis Software

Field Equipment for Vegetation Assessment

Job description

Junior Wetland and Vegetation Ecologist
Worley Consulting Group
Calgary/Edmonton, Alberta

Worley Consulting is a global group of consultants, scientists, engineers, and digital experts dedicated to solving the world’s critical infrastructure, environmental, energy, and resource challenges.

We partner with our customers to find solutions that create value over the life of their assets. We implement new technologies to run assets more efficiently, secure and safeguard social license, support local communities, and accelerate the energy transition.

Overall Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Upland and wetland vegetation identification.
• Delineation and classification of Alberta wetlands.
• Characterization of wetland soils.
• Support or lead vegetation field work and assessments involving community characterization, ecosite classification, weed assessments, vegetation management plans, restoration/planting plans, and vegetation reclamation assessments.
• Support or lead wetland field work and assessments involving field wetland identification and delineation, wetland classification, shallow groundwater monitoring, water quality monitoring, wetland impact assessments and mitigation plans, including WAIFs and WAIRs, and wetland reclamation assessments.
• Author vegetation and wetland technical reports.
• Awareness of environmental regulations and guidelines.
• Data entry and analysis.
• Responsible for personal safety and following safe working practices according to Worley occupational health and safety procedures, and in accordance with industry standards.
• Travel throughout Alberta to conduct fieldwork in diverse and remote environments, with flexibility for varying durations, especially during the summer months.
• Work independently or as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Travel as required for various field programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in wetland, botanical science, environmental resource management, or equivalent experience/education.
• Eligibility for registration (or active registration) with a professional association (e.g., P.Biol., P.Ag., R.T.Biol.) in Alberta is required. Designation or eligibility for designation as an Authenticating Professional for wetlands in Alberta is an asset.
• Foundational experience in vegetation and wetland ecology and plant identification.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Physical ability to work safely and be comfortable traversing uneven terrain.
• Must hold a valid Alberta driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Self-starter and flexible team player.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent computer skills; and
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.

Worley Consulting offers an excellent remuneration & benefits package, a friendly, professional, dynamic and flexible work environment along with the opportunity to develop your career prospects within Canada and overseas.

We strive to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Worley Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.