puestos de Ecologist en Canadá

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personable, Intermediate-Senior Vegetation Ecologist to work within our terrestrial environmental services team. The position will be based in one of our British Columbia offices (Sidney, Burnaby, Terrace, Kelowna, Kamloops, or Prince George). The ideal candidate for this position is experienced in a variety of technical areas including environmental assessment, ecosystem classification, terrestrial ecosystem mapping, wetland ecology, and botany. You will apply your expertise with vegetation and wetland ecology by leading and supporting projects with a focus on addressing regulatory requirements and client needs. You will work independently and supervise project teams in the office and / or field. Work will include a wide variety of projects within various development sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and transportation.

• Write regulatory applications (federal, provincial, and municipal)
• Assess the potential effects of projects and describe suitable mitigation measures
• Plan and / or lead vegetation field programs in the field (ecosystem and wetland classification, rare plant surveys, and invasive plant surveys)
• Analyze and summarize vegetation and wetland field data
• Write technical reports presenting results of field studies
• Availability for travel for fieldwork is an asset
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Program

• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulations that relate to vegetation and wetlands
• Experience leading the vegetation and wetland components of environmental assessments
• Knowledge of British Columbia’s biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification system
• Strong understanding of the terrestrial ecology and plant taxonomy of one or more regions of the province
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
• Experienced with ecosystem mapping (e.g., TEM, SEI) and ArcGIS
• Experience in pre-and post-mining land capability predictions and reclamation planning is an asset
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines
• Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required

Bachelor or graduate degree in biology, ecology, botany, or a related field.

Minimum 8 Years Of Relevant Experience.

Professional designation (R.P.Bio) is required.

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

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Fieldwork (if applicable) may include remote work, long drives, and exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

• Locations Outside of Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 87,400.00 - Max Salary $ 131,000.00
• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 92,600.00 - Max Salary $ 138,900.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Canada | BC | Burnaby

BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Regular

Nonmanager

Yes

Full time

Note: This description reflects the role posting at the time of publication and is not a guaranteed listing of duties or responsibilities that may be required.