Junior Ecologist

Junior Ecologist
(Contract June - December 2025)

OUR PURPOSE
- Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions._

At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together - motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

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.

Are you looking to- Grow your technical experience in the field of ecology across a broad range of projects with mentorship and training from experienced aquatic, terrestrial, and planning ecologists- Grow your experience in conducting field programs in a variety of environments in Ontario, and across Canada- Contribute to watershed planning, climate change resiliency, restoration and community transportation projects- Join a well-respected environmental mid-sized environmental consulting firm where the majority of employees are also shareholders and where you are treated as more than a number.

As a Junior Ecologist, you will be based in our Guelph or Oakville, ON office as part of our Eastern Ecological Services Team. You will work in an integrated team of aquatic and terrestrial ecologists, arborists, fluvial geomorphologists, and field staff to deliver a variety of assessment, monitoring, restoration design, and construction projects in the ecology field.

The successful person will be open to contributing to a variety of ecology projects, both terrestrial and aquatic, and will gain experience to develop their career and skillset while being surrounded and mentored by other technical experts. Specific tasks for this role include:
- Collaborate with technical staff to develop and execute natural heritage assessments, inventories, restoration plans and impact assessments- Conduct fieldwork and carry out standard field surveys including tree inventories, Ecological Land Classification (ELC), botanical inventories, wildlife surveys [birds, amphibians, bats, SAR], aquatic surveys, (water quality and benthic sampling, fish capture and relocations) in urban and remote environments across Ontario, with opportunities to support field programs in Western Canada- Complete pre-field planning for projects (i.e., safety planning, mapping preparation, equipment calibration) following Montrose standards- Conduct background data reviews using natural heritage databases including agency liaison to determine Species at Risk (SAR) and environmental constraints- Provide technical natural environment input on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, and other natural environment-related reports.- Support permits, authorizations, and approvals (MECP, DFO, Conservation Authorities, ESA, SARA, etc.)- Complete environmental monitoring and construction monitoring programs- Be a safety leader while completing fieldwork

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, restoration or related discipline- 1-2 years of experience as an ecologist or environmental technician in a consulting environment-
- Experience with plant identification, trees, shrubs and herbaceous species- Wildlife survey experience in Ontario including breeding birds, nest sweeps, bat cavity tree surveys and acoustic data analysis, reptile surveys, and amphibian surveys- Self-motivated and possess strong written and verbal communication to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including clients, agencies, subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.- Valid driver’s license is required- Must have or be able to obtain first aid certification

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bri