Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist - Calgary, Canada - AJM Environmental

Description

Job Title:
Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist

Employment:
Full-Time / Permanent

Location:
Calgary, Alberta
If you have a passion for what you do, crave an exceptional company culture, and are dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience, then this role is tailored for you


About AJM Environmental:


Position Overview:

• Thriving in a fastpaced and dynamic environment;
• Recognizing and rewarding efforts in a growing company;
• Enjoying a flexible office work schedule with workfromhome options;
• Influencing and learning about various aspects of the environmental industry; and
• Being a part of a great team and culture

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Assist with or lead the design, planning and implementation of field programs;
• Conduct wetland and vegetation assessments in a safe, technically defensible, and efficient manner;
• Lead field crews and take ownership of crew safety including leading by example and mentoring junior staff on safety;
• Provide mentorship to junior staff while in field and office, passing on lessons learned and supporting in the development of their technical and nontechnical skills;
• Analyze field data to develop management and mitigation recommendations;
• Write clearly and succinctly to convey environmental considerations and results to clients;
• Support, and in some cases lead, business development efforts through formal (e.g., proposal writing) and informal (e.g., networking events) avenues;
• Maintain technical skills through formal and onthejob opportunities; and
• Work independently, often outside of office hours, to meet challenging deadlines and client requests.

Specific skills and requirements we are looking for include:

• A willingness to go the extra mile;
• A selfstarter who thrives in a demanding environment working as part of a team;
• Ability to work independently with great communication skills;
• Ability to learn new technology (and have fun while doing so);
• Minimum of B.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline;
• Registered, or ability to register as a Professional Biologist or Agrologist (or associated technologist) in Alberta and/or BC is preferred;
• Existing applicable technical and safety training certifications will be considered an asset;
• A desire to get hands dirty in the field;
• Solid field identification and assessment skills, and a desire to continue to learn;
• Appropriate working knowledge of relevant provincial and federal legislation and policies;
• Strong technical writing skills;
• Ability to work remotely for extended periods;
• Ability to prioritize competing initiatives and deal with ambiguity;
• A strong track record in health and safety;
• A clean driving record; and
• Selfmotivated, organized and entrepreneurial.

If this sounds like you, we would love to chat. Submit your resume and cover letter to and let us know why you are a great fit

Thanks for your interest