Subject Matter Expert – Wetlands, Vegetation & Environmental Planning

SNC-Lavalin; Trois-Rivières; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm in Canada is seeking a specialist in wetlands and vegetation. The role involves preparing Field Study Plans, developing sampling strategies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in environmental planning and a degree in a related field. Additional benefits include competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid working culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in wetland delineation and environmental planning.
• Proven track record in developing field study plans and regulatory submissions.
• Strong knowledge of wetland classification systems and vegetation ecology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Field Study Plans for wetlands and vegetation surveys.
• Develop sampling designs aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with ECCC to ensure compliance with federal guidelines.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Vegetation surveys

Environmental planning

Technical writing

Bilingual (French-English)

Education

Degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a specialist in wetlands and vegetation with strong expertise in environmental planning. The successful candidate will provide technical and strategic support for impact assessments, regulatory compliance, and planning activities. This role will be key in designing and implementing field studies, developing sampling strategies, preparing project descriptions, and delivering technical training programs. The specialist will also contribute to impact assessment documentation and participate in consultations with stakeholders and regulatory authorities to ensure projects meet environmental requirements.

Your role

• Prepare and contribute to Field Study Plans for wetlands and vegetation surveys;
• Develop sampling designs and strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and scientific best practices;
• Coordinate with ECCC (Environment and Climate Change Canada) to ensure compliance and integration of federal guidelines;
• Provide expert input to Project Description and environmental planning documents;
• Participate in consultations with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and regulatory authorities to ensure project alignment and compliance;
• Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations;
• Prepare and review technical reports, sections of environmental impact studies (baseline description, impacts, mitigation measures, compensation projects), and regulatory documents;
• Develop and deliver technical training sessions for internal teams and stakeholders;
• In collaboration with field campaign coordinators, carry out fieldwork to ensure compliance with methodologies and standardization of data collection for wetland and vegetation inventories;
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological considerations into project planning and design;
• Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and scientific literature in wetland ecology, vegetation management, and environmental planning.

About you

• Degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in wetland delineation, vegetation surveys, and environmental planning;
• Proven track record in developing field study plans, sampling strategies, and regulatory submissions;
• Strong knowledge of wetland classification systems and vegetation ecology;
• Expertise in environmental planning frameworks and regulatory processes;
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and training skills;
• Membership in relevant professional organizations is an asset;
• French-English bilingualism is an asset.

*This position requires knowledge of another language besides French, namely English, as you will be part of a Canadian, global, or regional management team and will need to collaborate with colleagues outside Quebec.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

EEO Statement

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.