Planning Ecologist - Kamloops, BC, Canada - Stantec Consulting International Ltd.
Description
Senior Vegetation Ecologist QY )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, Senior Vegetation Ecologist to work within our terrestrial environmental services team.
The ideal candidate for this position is experienced in a variety of technical areas including environmental assessment, ecosystem classification, terrestrial ecosystem mapping, wetland ecology, and botany.
You will apply your expertise with vegetation and wetland ecology by leading and supporting projects with a focus on addressing regulatory requirements and client needs.
You will work independently and supervise project teams in the office and/or field.Work will include a wide variety of projects within various development sectors such as oil and gas, mining, and transportation.
Write regulatory applications (federal, provincial, and municipal)Assess the potential effects of projects and describe suitable mitigation measures
Plan and/or lead vegetation field programs in the field (ecosystem and wetland classification, rare plant surveys, and invasive plant surveys)
Produce technical reports of vegetation assessments to support a variety of regulatory applications
Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures are adhered to and participate in quality reviews of deliverables
Attend client meetings and participate in regulatory strategy development for projects
Train junior and intermediate staff in field and reporting requirements to meet project and regulatory requirements
Effectively support junior and intermediate staff as a mentor and leader
Availability for travel for fieldwork is an asset
Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec's Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Program
Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulations that relate to vegetation and wetlands
Experience leading the vegetation and wetland components of environmental assessments
Strong understanding of the terrestrial ecology and plant taxonomy of one or more regions of the province
Advanced written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
Experience in pre-and post-mining land capability predictions and reclamation planning is an asset
Ability to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines
and create an environment that supports creativity and innovation
Build and maintain productive professional and personal networking relationships
Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver's license required
Bachelor or graduate degree in biology, ecology, botany, or a related field
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Fieldwork (if applicable) may include remote work, long drives, and 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.).
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.
Schedule :
Full-time
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