Vegetation Ecologist (Contract)

Stantec; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a qualified Vegetation Ecologist to engage in diverse projects including renewable energy, oil and gas, and transportation sectors. The role involves field data collection, leading vegetation inventories, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in a related field and have at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years related experience or equivalent education.
• Detailed field-based skills and valid health and safety training (first aid, Ground Disturbance II).

Responsibilities

• Lead vegetation inventories focused on rare species.
• Conduct biophysical assessments and participate in natural resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE Policies and Procedures during work.

Skills

Botanical identification

Field data collection

Ecosystem mapping

Knowledge of regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personable Vegetation Ecologist for a wide variety of projects within various development sectors such as renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and transportation within the vegetation ecology and wetland disciplines. You will apply your expertise to analyze available data, collect field data, develop assessments, and write reports. You will work independently and/or supervise field teams and you will be a key member of the team that moves projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

This is a casual hourly position; hours of work will be based on project demands.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Lead vegetation inventories with a focus on communities and species of concern that include rare species.
2. Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments.
3. Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient in and consistently demonstrate and promote policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable).
• Demonstrated botanical identification skills in British Columbia.
• Working knowledge of and experience applying British Columbia’s biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification system.
• Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Experience with ecosystem mapping (e.g., TEM) is an asset.
• Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field. Minimum 3 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience including fieldwork.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 2+ week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

Please include detailed information on field-based skills and valid health and safety training (first aid, Ground Disturbance II, auxiliary vehicles, etc.).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby).
• Min Pay Range: Lower Mainland $34/BC Other Areas $32 PH.
• Max Pay Range: Lower Mainland $49/BC Other Areas $46 PH.
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.