Junior Terrestrial Ecologist/gis Technician

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**What**You’ll**Be Doing**:

- Prepare arborist reports that include recommendations for tree care, preservation, and management.
- Utilize ArcGIS Pro to analyze spatial data, create maps, and manage ecological datasets.
- Collaborate with project teams to integrate tree inventory data into broader ecological and environmental assessments.
- Coordinate and assist in managing field work
- Conduct comprehensive tree inventories, including species identification, health assessments, and measurements.
- Aid in the coordination and management of fieldwork activities, ensuring efficient scheduling, resource allocation, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Manage project deliverables to meet both internal and external stakeholder timelines and deadlines.
- Occasional fieldwork in various environments, ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to safety protocols.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to clients, stakeholders, and team members through written reports and presentations.
- Stay current on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies in arboriculture and GIS.
- Other duties as required

**What Required Skills**You’ll**Bring**:

- Diploma or bachelor's degree (or higher) in Ecosystem Restoration, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Arboriculture, or a related field.
- Experience in tree inventories, arborist reporting, or related work.
- Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with hands-on experience using ArcGIS Pro.
- Strong knowledge of tree species identification, health assessment, and arboricultural practices (winter tree identification an asset)
- Proven ability to coordinate fieldwork and manage project deliverables to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal regulations related to trees in Ontario.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with GPS data collection, and spatial analysis.
- Valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle.
- The ability to work on out-of-town assignments.

**What Desired Skills**You’ll**Bring**:

- Certification as an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist is preferred but not required.

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY