Intermediate Terrestrial Ecologist

**Intermediate Terrestrial Ecologist**

At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions customized to our clients’ projects and environmental challenges. Our integrated approach is supported by talented professionals and a project management model that encourages synergies, promotes service excellence, and provides cost and time savings.

**WHO WE ARE**

A Canadian, employ‑owned environmental and engineering consulting company, with employees strategically located across the country from British Columbia to Ontario.

**OUR MISSION**

Our people fuel a solutions powerhouse, tailoring our work for clients and projects where environmental stewardship matters and where we can make a difference.

**OUR VISION**

To be a company where our people and clients can’t imagine working with anyone else.

**OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION\**

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

**WHAT WE DO**

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to power progress and shape a better future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

**Are you looking to**
- Contribute to a wide range of vegetation assessments, habitat studies and restoration projects throughout Ontario
- Expand your experience in conducting field programs in a variety of environments in Ontario
- Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
- Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.

As an **Intermediate Terrestrial Ecologist,** you will join our **Guelph or Kitchener** office as part of our Eastern Natural Sciences team. The successful applicant will work in an integrated team of aquatic and terrestrial ecologists, fluvial geomorphologists and field staff to deliver a variety of projects. The successful applicant will use their technical abilities to execute tree inventories, botanical and wildlife surveys, ecological land classification assessments with the potential to help with a variety of water-related field activities (e.g. fish inventory, stream channel surveys, water quality and benthic sampling). This individual works well under pressure, is flexible and positive, and highly meticulous with a willingness to learn. Responsibilities are as follows:

- Work with senior technical staff to develop and execute natural heritage assessments, inventories and impact assessments, as well as prepare technical correspondence and project reports
- Conduct field work and carry out standard field methods (tree inventories, Ecological Land Classification, botanical inventories, wildlife surveys [birds, amphibians, bats, SAR], fish habitat mapping, water quality and benthic sampling, fish capture and relocations)
- Complete pre-field planning for projects (i.e., safety planning, mapping preparation, equipment calibration) following Matrix standards
- Review background data including agency liaison to determine Species at Risk (SAR) and environmental constraints
- Prepare and/or review technical reports, work plans and cost estimates
- Provide advice to internal and external clients related to municipal, transportation and industrial environmental assessments, including regulatory / offsetting strategies, best management and mitigation practices, and environmental monitoring programs
- Manage and coordinate projects
- Assist other disciplines with projects and tasks as required
- Mentor and guide junior staff

**What We Are Looking For**
- Technical Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree(s) in biology, ecology, environmental science or related discipline, with a focus in botany, zoology, ecology, environmental science or related discipline
- 5 or more years of terrestrial ecology experience in a consulting or directly related environment
- Arborist Certification (ISA) is considered an asset
- Ecological Land Classification of Ontario certification (preferably southern Ontario) and Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) evaluator is preferred
- Wildlife survey experience including breeding bird, nest sweep, acoustic recording unit and camera deployment surveys, winter tracking, owl and amphibian surveys (including pitfall trapping)
- Analytical skills applicable to data analysis, study design and statistical analysis of environmental data
- Ability to work on a variety of projects in various sectors (e.g., urban, infrastructure, oil and gas, hydropower, spill response)
- Experience preparing cost estimates and pr