Planning Ecologist

As an Intermediate to Senior Vegetation and Wetland Ecologist, we invite you to join our biophysical team to engage on a wide variety of multi-disciplinary projects for our long-term clients spanning many market sectors. Klohn Crippen Berger’s biophysical team works closely with our geoscientists and engineers to deliver environmental and regulatory support for projects throughout Canada.

Klohn Crippen Berger continues to expand and has an exciting future in several strategic markets in Canada and internationally. This role will give you the opportunity to advance your career in our One Team culture that values a winning attitude, continual learning and innovation, adaptability and flexibility, engagement, teamwork and having fun.

Utilize your knowledge of vegetation community and wetland characterization, impact and effects assessments, mitigation management, and habitat reclamation to obtain regulatory permits and approvals
Collaborate with our talented professionals across multiple disciplines to plan projects, implement environmentally sustainable and innovative designs, manage contractors, and coordinate with regulatory agencies
Be the subject matter expert providing high-value technical services to develop positive relationships with our key clients, both internal and external to the organization
Plan and execute field programs in local and remote sites
Prepare and review technical reports
Develop project proposals and budgets
Participate in our global environmental social governance, joint health and safety, or a local social committee
Travel throughout Canada

If you have 6 or more years of applicable experience conducting environmental assessments, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree specializing in Soil Science, Botany, Ecology, Biology or Environmental Sciences, a solid understanding of vegetation ecology and wetland science, and are registered or qualify to be registered as a P.Initiative, motivation and adaptability to manage project deliverables and achieve goals
Ability to build positive, effective relationships with clients and multi-disciplinary project teams
Superb verbal and written communication skills including your experience in writing proposals, technical reports and general project correspondence
Experience planning, leading, and conducting vegetation and wetland surveys
Understanding and experience with the Alberta Wetland Policy and wetland classifications
Knowledge and experience with various Ecological Land Classification (ELC) systems and spatial datasets such as the Alberta Vegetation Inventory
Ability to prepare and digitize ELC mapping and wetland boundaries by interpreting digital imagery and field data derived from detailed surveys
Strong understanding of provincial and federal regulatory legislation, guidelines, and regulations
Experience and knowledge in various market sectors including water resources, mining, infrastructure, and transportation
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite® and capability with GIS and data management
Participation in industry Technical and Professional associations

KCB) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm with five major business units providing engineering and environmental services in the mining, hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. From our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, York (UK), Naas (Ireland), Sweden, and Dominican Republic, our EMIE Group works on challenging projects in the Water, Power and Transportation, Oil Sands, Mining, and Oil and Gas market sectors.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers.