Vegetation Ecologist

Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis engineers a sustainable future, connecting people, data, and technology. Our values of Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation drive success. We embrace diversity, representing 130 nationalities across AtkinsRéalis , and boast over 50% women in leadership roles in our Environment practice. Your well-being is our priority, and our Health & Safety culture is industry-leading. Join us for a flexible, challenging, and inclusive career journey.

The Environmental Permitting and Management team comprises close to 100 employees at all levels involved in keystone projects throughout their lifecycle: from their early assessment of key constraints to strategic development of regulatory approvals processes to compliance management through construction and operations. Our team works collaboratively within projects to gain social acceptance and manage our clients' commitments to the environment and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking a Vegetation Ecologist in Saskatchewan.

Your role within the team

• Lead vegetation and wetland surveys and support other biological surveys following established protocols.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for provincial and federal environmental assessments.
• Coordinate and support efforts to obtain environmental approvals for projects, including regulator liaison. 
• Provide advice and guidance on environmental management as well as environmental compliance issues. 
• Manage projects, including management of progress, budget, schedule and quality.
• Effectively delegate tasks and activities to junior staff and provide technical guidance on assigned tasks. 
• Support the development of proposals, qualification documents and other business development related activities. 

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or a related field.
• 5-10 years of practical, progressive environmental consulting experience including vegetation and wetland surveys, environmental assessment and permitting, and construction environmental management. Familiarity and demonstrated experience with survey protocols and environmental assessment processes in Saskatchewan. 
• The ability to lead, motivate and mentor technical and professional staff at different levels of career development. 
• Knowledge of and experience with project management fundamentals including cost control, scope management, and scheduling. Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.

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