Biologist / Ecologist

We are looking for an intermediate level vegetation ecologist to join our team of passionate ecology professionals on a diversity of projects across multiple market sectors.

Plan and conduct vegetation and wetland surveys, including Grassland Vegetation Inventory, plant community mapping, wetland assessment (identification, classification, delineation, and ABWRET-A).

• Support Trace’s other practice areas as needed, cross-training when necessary, with the reclamation and remediation practice areas.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control within the ecology practice area.
• Advise clients on municipal and provincial regulatory requirements, including the Alberta Wetland Policy.
• Prepare biophysical impact assessments, Wetland Assessment and Impact Reports, Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms, and Environmental Protection Plans.
• Facilitate regulatory approvals, including meeting with regulators.
• Support project managers by carrying out project management tasks.

At minimum, designation as a Professional Biologist-in-Training or a Professional Agrologist-in-Training in Alberta.

• Strong plant identification skills and experience conducting vegetation and wetland surveys in Alberta.
• Experience conducting rare plant surveys or a strong interest in doing so.
• Understanding of provincial and federal legislation and policy (Water Act, Alberta Wetland Policy, Crown claimability, Migratory Birds Convention Act).
• Strong technical report writing and data management skills.
• Experience using MS Office suite and ArcGIS.

You can “choose your own adventure” at Trace and we will help you get there.
~A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.

Please apply only through our official careers site.