Ecologist - Calgary, AB, Canada - Alberta Society of Professional Biologists

Description

Employment:
Full-Time / Permanent

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:
AJM Environmental specializes in providing comprehensive vegetation, wetland, wildlife, aquatic, and GIS services. We excel in pre-development assessments, regulatory applications and environmental monitoring. We build fit-for-purpose solutions that enable responsible development by simplifying environmental and regulatory challenges. AJM offers a vibrant and fast-paced working environment, providing a high degree of flexibility and autonomy.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, believing that a diverse and inclusive workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better problem-solving.

While our headquarters are in Calgary, we encourage candidates from both Calgary and surrounding areas to apply.
Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
Enjoying a flexible office work schedule with work-from-home options;
Influencing and learning about various aspects of the environmental industry; Assist with or lead the design, planning and implementation of field programs;
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 non-technical skills;
Analyze field data to develop management and mitigation recommendations;
Write clearly and succinctly to convey environmental considerations and results to clients;
Develop regulatory applications and liaise between regulators and clients when necessary;
proposal writing) and informal (e.g., networking events) avenues;

Maintain technical skills through formal and on-the-job opportunities; Work independently, often outside of office hours, to meet challenging deadlines and client requests.

A self-starter who thrives in a demanding environment working as part of a team;
in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline;
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;