Ecology Operations Lead

Vacancy No

VN4528

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

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**Job Description**:

- Opportunity to lead and expand our Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba (Prairie) team of ecologists and participate in innovative, cutting-edge work, as well as professional advancement opportunities
- Professional Biologist with undergraduate degree in ecological sciences. Master’s degree in ecology preferred
- Based in Alberta with flexible work options

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 550+ team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of advisory and over 30 technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability, we are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Operational Lead, you will lead our Prairies team, manage a group of experienced and motivated professionals, collaborate with ecology Operational Leads from other regions (Pacific and East) and drive the growth and development of our national ecological practice.

Success in this role will depend on your demonstrated skills and experience in the management of staff in a professional consulting environment, as well as experience in interpreting complex ecological systems, and providing practical solutions to address the characterization, development, management, protection, and restoration of ecological resources.

In addition to strong technical skills, you will also have experience working with clients in a variety of sectors to build teams, develop technical scopes of work, proposal preparation, and the successful management and delivery of projects, meeting SLR’s high standards for quality and client satisfaction.

You will enjoy a flexible and dynamic work environment, where your success will depend on your collaborative working style, your client-centric mindset, and your superb technical skills.

Key Responsibilities

**You will also**:

- Lead multidisciplinary teams commensurate with project needs and integrate ecological findings and interpretations with those of other scientific, planning and engineering disciplines
- Develop and execute ecological investigative, monitoring, and/or restorative work programs
- Manage project teams and ensure successful project delivery with respect to health & safety, scope, schedule, budget, QA/QC and client satisfaction
- Analyze and interpret ecological information and prepare technical reports for submission to clients and regulators
- Provide review of ecological investigative programs, calculations, interpretations, and reports
- Prepare proposals and contribute to the development and execution of service line, business sector, and client business development plans
- Liaise and build relationships with clients and ensure excellent service delivery
- Mentor junior and intermediate ecologists and participate in internal and external training/mentorship opportunities

This is a unique opportunity to bring your expertise to a highly engaged team, where your efforts and impact will be recognized and valued immensely.

**Working at SLR**

We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they will tell you that is just one of the benefits of working here. As an employee-controlled company, we’re able to provide a diverse range of business that is focused staff development, career growth, and opportunity across the entire organization. In short, we want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

**Here is what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team**:

- Competitive total compensation plan including vacation, RRSP, comprehensive benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives
- Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

**Qualifications**
- 10+ years of experience in a similar ecological role in the environmental services industry
- Experience with managing a team of professionals in a consulting environment
- Expertise in terrestrial or wildlife ecology, supplemented with a broad knowledge of aquatic resource management, planning/permitting and soil management.
- Working knowledge of federal, provincial, and relevant local and industry specific regulations and guidelines
- Management of environmental projects and project teams
- Experience and proven success in business development, client management and preparation of proposals
- Professional Biologist with undergraduate degree in ecological sciences. Master’s degree in ecology preferred
- Valid driver’s license and regular access to a reliable vehicle required for travel to job sites/clients

Country

Canada

Office

Calgary; Edmonton; Grande Prairie