Registered Authenticating Wetlands Professional - Edmonton, AB

Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.; Edmonton, Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending Account

Pension matching

Professional development opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. is seeking a Registered Authenticating Wetlands Professional to conduct wetland surveys and support project teams across Alberta. You will apply your expertise to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and deliver exceptional results.

The role offers exciting projects, a competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits within a collaborative team culture. You can work hybrid, contributing to meaningful environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with the Alberta Wetland Policy.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license from a Canadian province.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland surveys, assessments, and monitoring.
• Provide technical wetlands support to project teams.
• Conduct vegetation inventories and soil assessments.

Skills

Wetland delineation and classification

Strong plant identification

Effective problem-solving skills

Strong technical writing

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, soil science, botany, or a related field

Registered Authenticating Wetlands Professional (AWP)

Professional Biologist (P. Biol.) or Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) in Alberta

Job description

Registered Authenticating Wetlands Professionals

This is the perfect position for a wetlands authenticating professional who thrives in an environmental consulting environment. You’ll have the opportunity to put your expertise to work, guiding field staff and project teams, shaping projects, influencing decisions, and delivering exceptional environmental solutions across Alberta.

Your Impact

• Conduct wetland surveys, assessments, and monitoring across Alberta, applying your technical expertise to deliver accurate and reliable results.
• Provide technical wetlands support to project teams, ensuring fieldwork and reporting meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Offer vegetation ecological expertise to field staff and project management teams, supporting project planning and execution.
• Conduct vegetation inventories, soil assessments, and rare plant surveys, contributing to comprehensive ecological understanding of project sites.
• Plan surveys effectively, coordinate resources, schedules, and field logistics.
• Prepare permit closure reports and other regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance and project success.
• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and schedules, demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.
• Liaise with on-site client representatives and contractors, fostering professional relationships and clear communication.
• Provide independent technical review for proposals and project deliverables, ensuring accuracy, quality, and alignment with best practices.
• Apply environmental best management practices and advise clients and project teams accordingly, supporting sustainable project outcomes.
• Collaborate across project and corporate teams, sharing knowledge and contributing to a cohesive, high-performing work environment.

Skills & Experience

• Registered Authenticating Wetlands Professional (AWP) designation
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, soil science, botany, or a related field
• Professional Biologist (P. Biol.) or Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) designation in Alberta
• Proven experience with wetland delineation and classification and working with the Alberta Wetland Policy (e.g., preparing Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms and Reports, and using the Wetlands Rapid Evaluation Tool)
• Strong plant identification skills
• Strong technical writing, reporting, communication, and leadership skills; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively while maintaining strong interpersonal skills
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and applying effective problem‑solving skills
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational and time‑management abilities
• Valid driver’s licence from a Canadian province or territory, acceptable for driving alone and with passengers in a work setting

Benefits

• Exciting, meaningful projects across Western Canada
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a Health Spending Account and pension matching
• Paid professional membership fees
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options

Location & Schedule

This position can be based anywhere in Alberta and will report to either our Edmonton or Calgary, AB office. Triton promotes a collaborative team culture and supports a hybrid work schedule (three days per week in the office). We are also open to discussing alternative remote work arrangements.

Inclusive Workplace

At Triton, we are committed to a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request; please contact [e-mail] to make arrangements. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.