Senior Ecologist/Biologist

3 weeks ago


Mississauga, Canada Montrose Environmental Group Full time

Senior Ecologist/Biologist

OUR PURPOSE

At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

WHO WE ARE

One of Canada’s leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services. With a proud history of nearly 40 years delivering innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions for public and private sector clients. Matrix is a proud part of Montrose Environmental Group (MEG) which has 3000+ employees and more than 135 global locations.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to unlock solutions that shape a resilient future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Are you looking to…

Provide technical project direction and mentorship to junior and intermediate staff and project managers

Build relationships with existing and new clients and partners across Ontario and throughout Canada

Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Matrix regions

Join a well-respected mid-sized employee-owned environmental consulting company

As a Senior Ecologist/Biologist , you will join our Guelph or Mississauga, Ontario office as part of our Eastern Ecological Services Team of terrestrial and aquatic ecologists, arborists and environmental planners. The successful applicant will be a leader that will contribute to the growth of the team and will be involved in a broad range of ecological projects across Canada with responsibilities as follows:

Work with our Business Development team to grow our ecological services business line.

Collaborate with private and public sector clients, approval agencies, sub-consultants, and subcontractors.

Leverage existing client relationships and cultivate new relationships to generate business development opportunities for our ecological services business line.

Manage and provide senior technical input on habitat and channel restoration, environmental assessment, community infrastructure projects and transit projects.

Provide technical input and support to our intermediate and junior staff on a variety of projects, which may include natural heritage assessments, environmental impact studies, arborist inventories / landscape restoration plans, wildlife studies, aquatic studies, integrated monitoring programs, stream realignments, and regulatory permits.

Design and execute complex biological investigations and oversee field surveys.

Prepare and/or review technical reports, proposals, cost estimates and marketing materials.

Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff members.

What We Are Looking For

A minimum of 10 to 20+ years of consulting experience in a directly related role.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field with a focus on aquatic biology, ecology, soil science, and/or toxicology.

Business development experience backed by a superior track record of building productive client relationships.

Strong project management skills, including developing and monitoring of budgets, approved project scope and schedule, organizational skills, staff supervision and team communications.

Technical abilities in the areas of ecological study design, field sampling protocols, statistical analysis and report preparation and review.

Familiarity with pertinent regulatory requirements Conservation Authorities, Federal ) and processes.

Experience scoping, completing and participating in the regulatory review process for large multi-disciplinary environmental assessments.

Ability to work on a variety of projects in various sectors urban, transportation, infrastructure, oil and gas, wind and hydropower, and spill response).

Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities relating to projects and proposal submissions.

Ability to register as a planner (RPP / MCIP), professional agrologist or professional biologist or considered an asset.

Valid G class driver’s license is required.

Why Choose Matrix

At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly . If you have questions or want to learn more about the role, please reach out to Shari Muscat at .

Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Matrix provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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