Senior Ecologist

GHD; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Western Canadian team (Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton) as a Technical Lead. You will deliver strategic and technical guidance within the natural environment regulatory framework, leading ecology projects and mentoring staff.

The role involves relationships with clients, leading environmental assessments, and coordinating fieldwork and reports, with travel across Western Canada. A strong background in ecology and regulatory experience is essential.

Qualifications

• R.P.Biol. and/or P.Biol. designation is required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading natural science/ecology projects in Western Canada.
• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management or related field.
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills.
• Experience supporting provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessments.
• Leadership of intermediate and junior staff in data management and reporting.
• Understanding regulatory requirements for ecology projects in BC and/or Alberta.
• Willingness to travel for field work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on environmental assessments and monitoring programs.
• Lead development of proposals, fieldwork plans, permits/authorizations/reports.
• Mentor staff to drive business outcomes and career development.
• Coordinate resources for timely delivery of multiple projects.
• Lead field investigations and travel to Western Canada sites.

Skills

Leadership

Proposal writing

Team mentoring

Client management

Fieldwork coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Professional Biologist designation (RP Bio / RPBio)

Job description

Job Description

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Western Canadian team of environmental professionals in Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton.

As a Technical Lead, you will be involved in providing both private and public clients with excellent strategic and technical guidance and navigation of the natural environment regulatory framework. This is a key lead position responsible for helping grow our natural science business and providing leadership, mentorship, career development, and financial acumen to our Ecology team.

The successful candidate will:

• Champion relationships with internal (GHD) and external clients in Western Canada
• Provide technical leadership on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, and Monitoring Programs
• Lead the development of proposals, fieldwork plans, permits/authorizations/offsetting approvals (DFO, WLRS, EAO, SARA, etc.), and reports
• Work with peers, intermediates and junior staff in all aspects of project work, fostering an energetic and collaborative environment
• Mentor staff to execute positive business outcomes and foster career development
• Coordinate technical resources and personnel for timely delivery of multiple projects
• Be energized by a dynamic work environment
• Occasionally travel to sites, primarily in Western Canada
• Lead field investigations

What you will bring to the team:

• R.P.Biol. and/or P.Biol. designation is required
• Minimum 10 years’ experience leading natural science/ecology projects in Western Canada throughout multiple industries, with consulting experience, is required
• Bachelor's Degree (minimum) in Environmental Science, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management or related field
• Excellent report and proposal writing skills
• Experience supporting provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessments
• Experience leading intermediate and junior staff in data management and reporting
• Project and client management skills; strong sense of business acumen
• Experience leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary
• Understanding of the federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory requirements for ecology related projects in British Columbia and/or Alberta
• Experience conducting field work, and willingness to travel to undertake field work
• Certification in electrofishing (preferred is Crew Lead Certification)
• Managing and planning fish and wildlife salvage programs
• Driving UTVs in remote locations
• Valid driver's license

The salary range for this position is $106,920 - $178,200. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.