Vegetation Ecologist

**_Are you looking for a new opportunity to build a meaningful career in environmental consulting?_**

**_ Do you want to work with a dynamic team of professionals on Canada’s most exciting environmental projects?_**

**_ Are you passionate about vegetation ecology related work?_**

**_ If so, look no further._**

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. (“Triton”) is seeking **experienced** **Vegetation Ecologists,** to join a well-established team of environmental professionals

**This position can be based in any of our BC or Alberta office locations, such as Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, Kamloops BC, Prince George BC, Terrace BC, Vernon BC, Prince Rupert BC, Kitimat BC, and Vancouver BC.**

Responsibilities, include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Responsible for providing vegetation ecological expertise to field staff and project management teams
- Conducting vegetation inventories
- Conducting vegetation and soil assessments
- Conducting wetland assessments
- Conducting rare plant surveys
- Survey planning
- Permit closure reporting

**SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in botany, plant ecology, biology, or a related field
- Accreditation or eligibility for accreditation with a professional governing body recognized in BC or Alberta (P.Biol., R.P.Bio., P.Ag..) is an asset
- Minimum three years of experience as a vegetation ecologist, having crew lead experience is preferred
- Exceptional plant identification skills for wetland, prairie grassland to interior BC, and upland communities in boreal landscapes
- Skilled in vegetation inventories and assessment in BC and Alberta.
- Experience with wetland delineation and classification
- Soil classification experience
- Willingness to work in the field in remote locations
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Effective technical writing skills
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision
- Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
- Experience operating off-highway vehicles

**HOW TO APPLY**

This posting will remain active until the position has been filled.

**COMPENSATION**

Subject to specific position determination and scheduling requirements, this could position could potentially qualify for overtime pay. Provincial employment standards legislation dictates specific overtime pay requirements.

**About Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.**:
Triton continues to grow, and we are looking for talented professionals to join our team. Triton provides a dynamic and challenging work environment, led by a management team that is committed to the professional and personal development of our staff. As a member of the Triton team, you will find the following benefits:

- Interesting and diverse projects across Canada.
- A collaborative team both within and between our office locations across Canada.
- Paid professional association membership fees, including “in training” designations.
- Annual continuing education/professional development budget.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Health and dental care benefits, including vision, complementary care (e.g., chiropractic care, massage therapy, and prescription drug coverage), a health spending account, and an Employee Assistance program.
- Pension matching.
- Unlimited banked time, earned at 1.5x base wage for non management employees.
- Flexible scheduling, consistent with environmental consulting.

If you’re looking for an exciting career full of interesting opportunities with a supportive team Triton is looking for you
- Triton is committed to cultivating and promoting an environment that embraces respect, equity, and opportunity for employees, clients, and the communities we belong to._
- _Thank you for including Triton Environmental Consultants in your career search. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- _Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions._
- _Triton Environmental is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability._
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