Vegetation Ecologist

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists; Prince George; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental company is seeking a Vegetation Ecologist for a full-time, permanent position in Prince George or Calgary. The successful candidate will play a key role in various projects across western Canada, providing solutions and collaborating with a skilled team. Benefits include competitive compensation and professional development opportunities, contributing to a dynamic and fulfilling work experience.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Profit-sharing

Employee share ownership programs

Professional advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Registration or eligibility as RPBio, PBiol or PAg.
• Experience with vegetation and wetland surveys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation surveys, including inventories and listed plant species surveys.
• Assist with wetland classification surveys.
• Conduct data entry, analysis, and technical reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Attention to detail

Education

BSc degree in biology or related discipline

MSc degree (optional)

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for the position of Vegetation Ecologist , supporting our EDI Prince George or Calgary team on various projects throughout western Canada. In this position, you will provide discipline

leadership and collaborate with a team of project managers and biologists to provide practical solutions to our clients.

Our benefits include :

• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
• A commitment to long-term development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
• Working with a team of established industry leaders who excel in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial biology
• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience

Since EDI started 30 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.

The successful candidates will be responsible for :

• Conducting / assisting with vegetation surveys including vegetation inventories, listed plant species surveys and weed surveys across various regions throughout western Canada.
• Conducting / assisting with wetland classification surveys
• Conducting / assisting with data entry, analysis and technical reporting including environmental screenings, permit applications, environmental assessments, environmental management plans, and as-built monitoring reports
• Traversing by foot and / or utility vehicle safely through remote, forested, and variable terrain
• Supporting other staff / projects within EDI
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program
• Assisting with terrestrial (i.e., vegetation and / or soils) field data collection for a variety of project types

We are looking for someone with :

• The desire to grow their career in an established, employee-owned company
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with exceptional time management skills
• Knowledge of regulatory processes / applications and industry / market sector requirements
• Professional report writing skills
• The capacity to work in a dynamic environment with senior support
• The ability to prioritize and manage several deadlines and clients
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with enthusiasm for continual improvement
• The ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and / or travel between offices
• The aptitude to work collaboratively and effectively with junior, intermediate and senior staff of different disciplines, within teams on various projects of differing complexity, and with First Nations, sub-consultants and government agencies

Job requirements include :

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience (or equivalent)
• BSc degree in biology or related discipline(s); MSc degree optional
• Registration or eligibility for registration as RPBio, PBiol or PAg
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of :

Terrestrial ecosystem mapping or land cover classification

• Rare plant, weed, and vegetation surveys
• Rangeland health assessments
• Wetland classification (Alberta wetland assessment experience an asset)
• Demonstrated experience in technical analysis and writing
• Class 5 driver’s licence

Application deadline : February 28, 2025

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence to : [e-mail] with EDI2025-143 in the subject line . Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists

1450-707, 7 AVE SW

Calgary AB T2P 3H6

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