Vegetation Ecologist

What if you could work alongside inspiring scientists, managers, and thought leaders, using state-of-the-art equipment, with diverse people working toward a common goal?_
- Are you looking for a place where you can be you, a place where you can thrive?_
- Triton might be just what you’re looking for._

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. (“Triton”) is seeking **experienced** **Vegetation Ecologists,** to join a well-established team of environmental professionals in both our **Regina SK & Saskatoon SK office locations.**

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 Saskatchewan (P.Biol., P.Ag., AScT.) is an asset
- Qualified as a Surveyor as per the Saskatchewan Vascular Plan Species Detection Protocol (Minimum 120 days of taxonomic field experience as a vegetation ecologist) having crew lead experience is preferred
- Exceptional plant identification skills for wetland, prairie grassland, and upland communities in boreal landscapes
- Specific experience conducting vegetation inventories, within grassland and boreal habitats
- 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.

**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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