Planning Ecologist

Vegetation Ecologist (Contract) - ( 2500023I )

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personable Vegetation Ecologist for a wide variety of projects within various development sectors such as renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and transportation within the vegetation ecology and wetland disciplines. You will apply your expertise to analyze available data, collect field data, develop assessments, and write reports. You will work independently and/ or supervise field teams and you will be a key member of the team that moves projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

This is a casual hourly position; hours of work will be based on project demands.

Lead vegetation inventories with a focus on communities and species of concern that include rare species

Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments

Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

Lead vegetation inventories with a focus on communities and species of concern that include rare species

Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments

Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work

Proficient in and consistently demonstrate and promote policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable)

Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines

TEM) is an asset

Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver's license required

Bachelor's degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 2 week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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

Join us and redefine your personal best.

At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

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