Terrestrial Ecologist

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were committed to helping you do exactly that.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for aTerrestrial Ecologistto join our growing and dynamic team in ourWaterloo ONoffice on a fulltime permanent basis. This position will involve providing both private and public clients with excellent technical guidance and navigation of the natural environment regulatory framework.

In an everchanging world requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

Were seeking the curious those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new positive ways.

As part of a truly global team working on complex and rewarding projects youll be at the forefront of driving change.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers scientists auditors planners and environmental specialists all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and highperforming team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Provide technical expertise with a strong field background in wildlife and/or vegetation surveys
• Lead coordinate and/or conduct field surveys including targeted efforts for Species at Risk habitat assessments
• Conduct wetland evaluations and boundary delineations
• Support the development of proposals including scoping budgets and overall work plan
• Lead and support technical report writing. Coordinate write and/or provide technical natural environment input on Environmental Assessments Environmental Impact Studies Natural Heritage Evaluations and other natural environmentrelated reports.
• Lead and support permits authorizations and approvals (MECP Conservation Authorities ESA SARA etc.
• Complete detailed literature reviews of projects including official plans provincial legislation and regulations consultant reports GIS sources scientific literature and natural heritage databases
• Provide data interpretation and analysis
• Opportunity to be a supervisor of field teams and/or direct reports
• Work with peers and mentor other staff in all aspects of environmental consulting while fostering an energetic and collaborative environment

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in science or environmental studies university or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required
• Previous experience working at an environmental consulting firm is an asset
• Experience in Ontario conducting vegetation and/or wildlife surveys with a thorough understanding of survey protocols including Species At Risk surveys
• Willingness to travel to undertake fieldwork as required (field demands can include working long hours working in inclement weather conditions and working in remote areas)
• Ideal candidate will have Ontariobased certifications or training (e.g. Ecological Land Classification Butternut Health Assessment Ontario Wetland Evaluation System etc.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the field and in the preparation of Environmental Impact Studies
• Experience leading multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a demanding consulting environment
• Exhibit flexibility with the types of projects and responsibilities within them
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office excellent English writing and verbal communication is required to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including clients agencies subcontractors field staff clients colleagues etc.
• A valid drivers license along with a clean drivers abstract is required
• Must have or be able to obtain first aid certification

As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equalopportunity employer. Upon request GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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