Wetland Ecologist

1 day ago


Calgary, Canada Tetra Tech Full time

Discover your full potential At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than **550** locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — **30,000 associates** working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for the natural sciences to join our team as a **Wetland Ecologist** in our Calgary office. Specific experience in wetland assessment, vegetation, and soil classification is of particular interest. The successful applicant will be a professional biologist and bring experience that experience to our public and private sector clients. As well, this position can offer an interesting variety of field and office work on a diverse range of projects that include biophysical inventories, environmental assessments, and monitoring of environmental impacts. Although the position will be based in either Calgary or Edmonton, travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Northern Canada is anticipated.

**Responsibilities**:

- Developing and/or conducting biophysical assessments with a focus on vegetation, wetlands, and soils.
- Preparing reports, conducting reviews and analysis.
- Providing senior review for reports prepared by juniors.
- Developing environmental protection/mitigation plans.
- Preparing proposals including scopes of work, budget estimates and formal RFP submissions.
- Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science.
- Contributing to ongoing project management best practice implementation.
- Staying current on technical and sector-based trends and legislation at the municipal, provincial and national level.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, environmental sciences or a related field.
- Professional designation (i.e., P.Biol or equivalent), with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge and practice in wetlands in the Prairies including assessments, mitigation and monitoring.
- Demonstrated proficiency with industry standard resources, tools (e.g., the Digital Regulatory Assurance System [DRAS], OneStop, etc.) and best practices as well as provincial environmental legislation and policy (proficiency under municipal and federal jurisdictions is considered an asset).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public. Public consultation experience is an asset.
- A strong track record in Health and Safety management.
- Ability to travel and work in remote locations.

**What Makes Tetra Tech A Great Place to Work**:

- Benefits starting day one of employment.
- Competitive base salary.
- Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
- Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We'll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
- Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
- Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
- You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
- Tetra Tech is a global company with over 30,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
- Opportunity for advancement within our Environment and Water group and within Tetra Tech globally.
- Some project opportunities may require additional travel from your home office location.
- Tetra Tech will provide a suitable work vehicle for jobs as required.
- Necessary safety training will be provided.

**Additional Information**

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada


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