Senior Wetlands & Vegetation Ecologist

Your future. Our Environment. One shared purpose.

Your Opportunity

We are excited to welcome a Senior Wetlands & Vegetation Ecologist to our well-established team of environmental professionals!

This role is perfect for you if you have experience in environmental consulting and are passionate about wetlands and vegetation ecology. Youll have the opportunity to put your expertise to work guiding field staff and project teams shaping projects influencing decisions and delivering exceptional environmental solutions across Alberta. If you hold an Authenticating Wetlands Professional designation with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists thats a highly valued assetand were excited to hear from you!!

Your Impact

• Conduct wetland surveys assessments and monitoring across Alberta applying your technical expertise to deliver accurate and reliable results.
• Provide technical wetlands support to project teams ensuring fieldwork and reporting meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Offer vegetation ecological expertise to field staff and project management teams supporting project planning and execution.
• Conduct vegetation inventories soil assessments and rare plant surveys contributing to comprehensive ecological understanding of project sites.
• Plan surveys effectively coordinating resources schedules and field logistics.
• Prepare permit closure reports and other regulatory documentation ensuring compliance and project success.
• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and schedules demonstrating strong organizational and project management skills.
• Liaise with on-site client representatives and contractors fostering professional relationships and clear communication.
• Provide independent technical review for proposals and project deliverables ensuring accuracy quality and alignment with best practices.
• Apply environmental best management practices and advise clients and project teams accordingly supporting sustainable project outcomes.
• Collaborate across project and corporate teams sharing knowledge and contributing to a cohesive high-performing work environment.

Your Skills & Experience

• Education:Sc. biology ecology soil science botany or a related field.
• Professional Designation: Professional Biologist (P. Biol.) with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists or Professional Agrologist (.) in Alberta.
• Hold an Authenticating Wetlands Professional (AWP) designation with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
• Wetlands Expertise: Proven experience with wetland delineation and classification along with familiarity with Albertas wetland regulatory frameworks.
• Technical Experience: Skilled in preparing Wetlands Assessment and Impact Forms Wetlands Assessment and Impact Reports and utilizing the Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool.
• Relevant Experience: Ideally 3 or more years of experience conducting a broad range of wetlands-focused work in both pre-construction and construction settings.
• Ecological Skills: Strong plant identification skills for wetland prairie grassland and upland communities in boreal landscapes. Proficient in conducting vegetation inventories and assessments across grassland boreal and upland regions. Experienced in soil classification for ecological assessments.
• Professional Competencies: Strong technical writing reporting communication and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively while maintaining strong interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving & Independence: Capable of working independently with minimal supervision and applying effective problem-solving skills.
• Organizational Skills: Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Other Requirements: Valid Class 5 drivers licence.

Your Future at Triton

For over 30 years Triton has helped clients balance development with environmental responsibility through practical science-based solutions. At Triton people come first. Weve built a collaborative safety-conscious culture where you can grow your career make an impact and create lasting connections.

Youll Enjoy

• Exciting meaningful projects across Western Canada
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including a Health Spending Account and pension matching
• Paid professional membership fees (including in-training designations)
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options

Work Schedule & Flexibility

This position can be based anywhere in Alberta reporting to either our Calgary or Edmonton Triton office. Youll have a flexible work schedule whether that means collaborating on-site with colleagues in a hybrid setup or working remotely if you live further away and not close to the specific hiring locations. Were also happy to explore fully remote arrangements for candidates outside our main office locations.

Your Next Step

Ready to bring your skills to a collaborative and respected team Click Apply and submit your resume and optional cover letter. This posting will remain open until filled.

Your Inclusive Workplace

At Triton we are committed to a respectful equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request; please contact to make arrangements.

Thank you for considering Triton Environmental Consultants. While we appreciate all applications only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Required Experience:

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