Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that's vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that's naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Vegetation Ecologist with strong interpersonal skills to support a diverse range of projects across multiple development sectors, including renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and transportation. The successful candidate will apply their expertise to analyze available data, collect field data, develop assessments, and prepare detailed reports within the vegetation ecology and wetland disciplines. You will work independently and/ or supervise field teams and you will be a key member of the team that moves projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct wetland assessments and vegetation inventories with a focus on communities and species of concern that include rare species
• Environmental assessments and mitigation plans for municipal, provincial, and federal regulators in multiple sectors, including renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, land development, transportation, renewable energy
• Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments
• Ensure Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures are followed
• Desktop mapping of wetlands and vegetation communities, including mapping to TEM standards
• Interact directly with internal and external clients and contribute to developing excellent relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Lead and direct field assessments as required
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
• Provide services as a BC Qualified Professional
• Execute specific technical tasks or requirements for medium to large projects
• Work proactively to further the technical needs of the team