Senior Ecological Consultant

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada WEST Inc Full time

Job Summary

The Senior Vegetation Ecologist will be responsible for coordinating and managing vegetation scope for Alberta projects, as well as other Canadian projects. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in vegetation study design, project management, environmental consulting, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct ecological site evaluations, including site-wide vegetation surveys.
  • Develop ecologically-minded and comprehensive solutions for development site restoration, including IMSAs, vegetation management plans, and agrivoltaics plans.
  • Develop site vegetation restoration plans for upland and wetland sites, including identifying appropriate seed mixes, site preparation methods, and monitoring protocols.
  • Develop weed management plans.
  • Coordinate and manage on-site restoration, weed control, or monitoring projects through overseeing field staff and subcontractors.
  • Promote WEST's core values of quality client service and a collaborative team approach while maintaining a positive and respectful work atmosphere.
  • Summarize and enter data.

Requirements

  • Legally allowed to work in Canada.
  • A completed bachelor's degree or higher in the biological sciences, environmental sciences, or a related discipline and at least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Possession of a valid driver's license with no restrictions.
  • Able to obtain a driver's abstract that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company.
  • Ability to rent a vehicle from a rental agency.
  • Ability to work long days (up to 12 hours) in the field and sometimes long shifts (up to 7 - 24 days) and lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Capacity to work independently and interact positively with project managers, supervisors, clients, field partners, and landowners.
  • Ability to work well under time constraints and meet deliverable targets and deadlines, with high personal accountability, and minimal supervision.
  • High level of initiative and ability to think critically to solve challenging problems.
  • Highly developed ability to follow protocols and work efficiently in the field and office.

Desired Skills

  • Experience conducting soils and/or wetland surveys.
  • Experience with construction or environmental monitoring.
  • Experience conducting wildlife surveys.

Successful candidates must be able to provide a driver's abstract that meets WEST's minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test that meets the minimum criteria of WEST and our clients. Candidates must be capable of adhering to all health and safety requirements, outlined by WEST and our clients, for the duration of their employment.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.



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