Lead Wetland Ecologist

Woodlands North; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

An environmental consultancy based in Edmonton is seeking a Lead Wetland Ecologist to manage a team and oversee project work focused on vegetation ecology and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in environmental sciences. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring project safety, and providing direction on regulatory applications. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in current best management practices for wetland assessments.
• 5 or more years of relevant experience required.
• Certifications as a Wetland Professional with registration in Alberta’s organizations.
• Advanced technical writing, data analysis, reporting, and communication skills.
• GIS knowledge; ability to interpret spatial data and prepare reports.
• Teaching experience with data or ecological subjects is a plus.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, safety, and customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the Wetland Team and project work.
• Ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Lead project deliverables and working relationships.
• Provide senior direction, business development and strategy development to Woodlands.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and best management practices for vegetation and wetlands.
• Support wetlands mobile technology, spatial data integrity and web dashboards.
• Provide senior ecology review of reports and data analysis.
• Support mentorship and professional development of Woodlands employees.

Skills

Wetland assessments knowledge

Technical writing

Data analysis

Leadership

GIS knowledge

Project management

Safety focus

Education

University Degree or technical diploma in relevant fields

Tools

Geospatial analysis tools

Job description

We are currently seeking a Lead Wetland Ecologist to oversee our team based out of our Edmonton office. This is a full-time permanent position focused on leading vegetation ecology, environmental regulatory applications and related projects. Project work is team-based, safety driven and is completed for the energy, forestry, government, and private landowners throughout the province of Alberta and BC.

About Us

Woodlands North Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions. All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services.

Position Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for safe and efficient project work
• Manage the Wetland Team and project work
• Lead and manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers and management, regulators, and clients
• Provide senior direction, business development and strategy development to Woodlands
• Maintain regulatory compliance and best management practices for vegetation and wetlands management
• Support our wetlands mobile technology, spatial data set integrity and web enabled dashboard
• Provide senior ecology review of reports and data analysis
• Support mentorship and inspire the professional development of Woodlands employees

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in current best management practices and regulatory requirements for wetland assessments and regulatory applications
• University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology, Engineering, Geomatics or Surveying
• Authenticating Wetland Professional with professional registration in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations
• 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Advanced technical writing, data analysis, reporting, and communication skills
• GIS and geospatial data analysis knowledge or experience is considered an asset
• Previous teaching experience with data or ecological based subjects is considered an asset
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, quality, safety, and customer service focus

Apply Now

Salary is competitive and based on level of experience and education. Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. Applicants are to submit a cover letter with a resume in a MS Word or PDF format by February 28, 2026. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. For more information visit www.woodlandsnorth.co