Ecologist

Company Description

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We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

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We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
AECOM’s ecology team is looking for applicants for the position of a Contract Junior Terrestrial Ecologist to support our existing activities and to grow our capacity to serve clients.

Individuals should have experience conducting biological inventories, such as: terrestrial vegetation surveys, wetland evaluations, wildlife surveys, breeding bird surveys, Species at Risk habitat screenings, and reptile/amphibian surveys. Writing and other communication skills, organizational skills and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams, are essential qualities.

The position will involve working with project managers to provide support on environmental investigations including baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, conservation and reclamation plans, species at risk permitting and mitigation plans and related scopes of work. Experience coordinating ecology projects and/or ecology components of larger projects will be considered an asset.

**Key roles for the position include**:
+ Coordinating and performing field investigations to describe vegetation communities according to study requirements;
+ Conducting breeding and/or migratory bird surveys; amphibian surveys; mammal tracking surveys;
+ Conducting Species at Risk habitat assessments and species-specific surveys;
+ Maintaining effective communication with clients and staff;
+ Adhering to and enforcing corporate health and safety protocols;
+ Interpreting results of investigations and integrating results with additional biophysical data; and

+ Writing effective reports in a scientific style.

**Qualifications**:
+ Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science or biology, from a recognized University or College and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required;
+ Knowledge and experience identifying flora and plant communities, including taxonomy and species identification;
+ Demonstrated experience identifying fauna of Ontario (e.g. birds, amphibians, snakes, turtles, mammals including bats, insects, etc.);
+ Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
+ Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in a team and ability to work in both field and office environments;
+ Data entry and report writing;
+ Must be willing to travel (including overnight and up to 2 weeks at a time); and,

+ Valid Class G Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Certified in Ontario Wetland Evaluation System;
+ Certified in Ecological Land Classification;
+ Demonstrated experience interpreting wildlife habitat requirements and preparing effective compensation plans;
+ Experience preparing technical reports such as Environmental Impact Assessments, Baseline surveys and Conservation and Reclamation Plans including Species at Risk Mitigation Plans;
+ Additional field experience such as water quality sampling or fishing surveys are an asset;
+ Knowledge and experience with federal and provincial