Wetlands Ecologist

Geoscience Ireland; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Wetland Specialist to join their dynamic Ecology and Biodiversity Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects that contribute to sustainability efforts. You will engage in fieldwork, data analysis, and technical report preparation, while also providing leadership and support to junior staff. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture of teamwork, this position is perfect for someone looking to advance their career in environmental consulting. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on ecosystems and communities.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation plan

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Opportunities for professional growth

Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in environmental consulting with a focus on wetlands.
• Ability to register as a P. Biol. in Alberta is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare health and safety plans and coordinate field events.
• Conduct wildlife surveys, manage data, and prepare technical reports.
• Analyze data and recommend suitable mitigation for ecosystem impacts.

Skills

Wetland Ecology

Data Analysis

Project Management

Field Surveying

Technical Report Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences

Master's Degree (considered an asset)

Job description

• 3+ years experience as an ecologist, specializing in wetlands in the environmental consulting industry
• Degree (B.Sc.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.Sc. is considered an asset) and registered as, or ability to obtain registration with, one of the PRO-10 in Alberta (e.g., P.Biol.) as set out in the Professional Responsibilities in Completion and Assurance of Wetland Science, Design and Engineering work in Alberta.
• Desire to attain certification as an Authenticating Wetlands Professional
• Significant opportunities for personal and professional advancement through exposure to varied and technically challenging work including multi-disciplinary projects and mentorship from a variety of senior technical experts.
• Promote and maintain a positive work environment through a culture of teamwork and One Team approach.
• Opportunities to participate in SLR’s Research and Innovation (R&I) Program to support the advancement of innovation and technology within and outside of the business.

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 600+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Wetland Specialist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Job Description

Working closely with our Canada-wide Ecology and Biodiversity Team, you’ll prepare health and safety plans, coordinate field events, conduct the full scope of field work programs (including wildlife surveys, nest sweeps etc.), data management and analysis, and technical report preparation. You will be supported by our team to build skills and proficiencies working with clients and regulators to develop technical scopes of work, prepare proposals, and manage and deliver projects. Success in this role will require the ability to manage competing priorities and assignments, as well as maintain the ability to remain flexible, independent, and possess a significant attention to detail.

This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects with a growing team - so if you’re looking for an opportunity to take your career to the next level, excited about professional growth, and ready to be given the space to really shine at what you’re good at, you’ll excel with us.

Key Responsibilities

You will also:

1. Collect and synthesize scientific literature, existing data sets and secondary source material for technical reports, proposals, and meetings
2. Lead the execution of field programs across the province
3. Analyze and interpret data, and prepare technical reports
4. Identify potential impacts to ecosystems resulting from land use changes, and recommend suitable mitigation to avoid and / or reduce potential impacts
5. Assist in the development, management, and maintenance of complex technical projects involving client portfolios, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
6. Provide effective leadership, support, and training to junior staff
7. Provide technical expertise to other technical disciplines within SLR
8. Build and maintain good working relationships with subconsultants and contractors

This is a unique opportunity to bring your ambition to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

1. Competitive total compensation plan, including benefits, vacation, RRSP contribution, and a suite of wellness initiatives
2. Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available (core hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm)
3. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

1. Degree (B.Sc.), in Biology, Ecology or Natural Sciences (M.Sc. is considered an asset), and ability to register as a P. Biol.
2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a special focus in wetlands.
3. Understanding of Alberta’s Water Act and the Alberta Wetland Policy
4. Experience in completing desktop assessments and field surveys for wetland assessment for Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms/Reports.
5. Ability to work with and/or manage multi-disciplinary teams both in Alberta and across Canada

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.