Terrestrial Ecologist, Intermediate

We are looking for an **Intermediate Terrestrial Ecologist **to join our growing and dynamic team in our **Waterloo, ON **office on a full-time permanent basis. This position will involve providing both private and public clients with excellent technical guidance and navigation of the natural environment regulatory framework.

At GHD, we work for internal and external clients completing the natural resources' component for transportation companies, government agencies, municipalities, energy companies and developers on a wide variety of projects. Our role is to conduct detailed biological inventories and complete environmental assessments of proposed developments and assess potential impacts on Species at Risk, wetlands, woodlands and wildlife.

**General Duties and Requirements**:
The Intermediate Terrestrial Ecologist will be responsible for the collection, analysis and interpretation of biological survey data. Strong field skills in the identification of woody and herbaceous plants, wildlife (birds, turtles, snakes, mammals), vegetation community types, and/or wetland ecosystems are required. This person will work with the Senior Ecologist and other biological staff as a team on projects. Preparation of various types of reports will be required including Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, Environmental Assessments and approvals documentation.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Provide technical expertise with a strong field background in wildlife, botany, ecological land classification, wildlife habitat wetland function and/or wetland delineation
- Lead, coordinate, and/or conduct field surveys including targeted efforts for Species at Risk, habitat assessments, and compensation and/or permitting requirements
- Conduct wetland evaluations and boundary delineations
- Support the development of proposals
- Support the development of scope including work-plans, reporting as well as permitting, authorizations, and approvals (MECP, Conservation Authorities, ESA, SARA, etc.)
- Complete detailed literature reviews of projects including official plans, provincial legislation and regulations, consultant reports, GIS sources, scientific literature and natural heritage databases
- Provide data compilation and interpretation and analysis
- Coordinate, write, and/or provide technical input in support of natural environment components of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, and other natural environment related deliverables
- Opportunity to be a supervisor of field teams and/or direct reports
- Work with peers and mentor other intermediate and junior staff in all aspects of environmental consulting, while fostering an energetic and collaborative environment

**Skills, Competencies and Qualifications**:

- Bachelors degree in science or environmental studies, university or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience required
- Previous experience working at an environmental consulting firm, conservation authority, MNRF, CWS or NGO as a biologist
- Experience in Ontario conducting botanical and wildlife surveys with thorough understanding of monitoring protocols, including Species At Risk surveys
- Experience conducting field work, and willingness to travel to undertake field work as required (field demands can include working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and working in remote areas)
- Experience leading multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a demanding consulting environment
- Exhibit flexibility with the types of project and responsibilities within them
- Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, excellent English writing and verbal communication is required to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including clients, agencies, subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.
- Valid driver's license along with a clean driver's abstract is required
- Must have or be able to obtain first aid certification

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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