Senior Ecologist

Agilus Work Solutions; Burlington; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering firm in Burlington, Ontario is seeking a Senior Ecologist to lead projects protecting ecosystems and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Biology or Ecology and over 10 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include managing projects, applying environmental policies, and conducting technical reviews. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Vacation allotment

Qualifications

• 10 years relevant experience in ecological disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of environmental policies and legislation.
• Experience with natural heritage impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical review and reporting on environmental topics.
• Apply environmental policies and obtain permits.
• Manage and coordinate projects.

Skills

Project management abilities

Exceptional technical writing

Advanced knowledge in ecology

Expertise in aquatic ecology

Education

University degree in Biology, Ecology or related fields

Job description

Overview

Agilus is recruiting for a Senior Ecologist in the multidisciplinary engineering firm in Burlington, Ontario. The Ecologist will lead projects that protect ecosystems, support responsible development, and help clients navigate complex environmental regulations. This person will join the Environmental Division and work out of Burlington, London or Kitchener offices.

A typical day:

• Provide senior technical review and reporting on natural environment topics and potential impacts of development for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Apply relevant environmental policies and criteria to aquatic and/or terrestrial systems, obtain permits and authorizations, recommend best practices, mitigation measures, and compensation strategies.
• Lead proposal development and participate in business development activities.
• Manage and coordinate projects.
• Plan and oversee field programs.

Qualifications

• University degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science.
• 10 years relevant experience with advanced knowledge in at least one specialized discipline (e.g., fisheries biology, ecological restoration, wetland ecology, SAR).
• Expertise in aquatic and/or terrestrial ecology.
• Project management abilities.
• Exceptional technical writing and senior‑level review capabilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal environmental policies and legislation (e.g., Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Planning Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Provincial Policy Statements).
• Experience conducting natural heritage impact assessments and developing mitigation and compensation plans.

Total Rewards

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits
• Vacation allotment

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