Ecologist

**Hello. We are GEI.**

Some of the world s most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients most complex challenges.

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

**Employee-owned. Employee-focused.**

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI s career site here.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Manage consulting projects including budget and timeline tracking
- Work collaboratively with clients, reviewing agencies and other consulting firms to achieve project objectives.
- Collate information from various sources, including communications with agencies and stakeholders, design and implement field programs to assess Species at Risk (SAR), significant natural heritage features, and other environmental considerations
- Coordinate, lead and/or support aquatic and/or terrestrial field programs with a focus on reptiles, amphibians, mammals (bats), birds, vegetation taxonomy and community description, wetlands, fish community inventories and habitat assessments, and Species at Risk
- Work with other technical staff, and project managers to develop natural heritage assessments, inventories and impact assessments, as well as to prepare technical correspondence, Endangered Species Act permitting and registrations, and project reports
- Liaise with internal practices outside of natural heritage, such as municipal, geostructural and geotechnical engineering, climate change and adaptation and restoration practices to provide innovative solutions to our clients challenges.

**Qualifications**
- Degree(s) in biology, ecology, environmental planning, ecological restoration, environmental science or related discipline
- 6+ years environmental consulting experience
- Experience managing projects and clients
- Ability to interpret and critically assess information in terms of relevant legislation, policies and guidelines
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and time management skills
- Field survey experience and proficient with standard survey protocols, use of field equipment, digital data collection and associated data management software
- Additional assets include familiarity with GIS and/or ecological restoration concepts and plans, Ecological Land Classification (ELC) training, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) training, Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner - In Training (CERPIT) designation, arborist certification
- Valid Ontario driver s license is required.

**Benefits**
- Remote Office / Hybrid model
- Market-Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision and More
- Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
- Rewards and Recognition
- RRSP program and more

GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.