Ecosystem Restoration Technician (Seasonal)

Stantec Inc.•Monee, IL

52d

About The Position

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 Advance your career in the natural resources field by gaining experience supporting projects to conserve, restore, and manage prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and other native habitats while expanding your network to include industry-leading scientists and environmental professionals. This ecosystem restoration team works on a variety of projects in natural areas including properties owned by forest preserve districts, state and federal agencies, municipalities, energy providers, and private landowners. This is a short term full-time (40+ hours per week) seasonal position. Anticipated State Date: late-March 2026, with options to start later in the spring or early summer depending on school schedules. The length of employment can be extended or converted to long term based on an employee's demonstrated exemplary performance. Start and end dates can be flexible to accommodate academic schedules. Project sites are generally within 60-90 miles of the two local offices, Monee and Naperville. #StayInquisitive

Requirements

Positive, safety-first attitude.
Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Organized and capable of leading work assignments with attention to detail.
Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets and apply herbicides following label instructions and safety procedures.
Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products.
Ability to walk 4-6 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Ability to obtain state Pesticide Applicators licenses within one month, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments.
A good driving record and valid state driver's license.
Where lawful and at Stantec's discretion, your passing drug and alcohol testing.
A high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Pursuing or have obtained undergraduate or associate's degree in an environmental discipline, preferred.
0 to 1+ years of experience in natural areas management techniques including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting.

Responsibilities

Working with field crews to carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management on sites ranging from one to 100s of acres.
Specific job tasks include invasive species identification and control (herbicide application, cutting, and mowing), native seeding and planting, prescribed burning, and brush and tree removal. Depending on experience and proficiency, equipment operation and tools to conduct the above tasks may include the use of light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, chainsaws, brush saws, herbicide sprayers, ATVs / UTVs, tractors, and skid loaders with various attachments.
Demonstrating skills and experience with field tasks such as plant identification, invasive species control methods, ecological restoration techniques, and natural area assessments.
Lead field efforts for planning, collection, and documentation of field and written/tabular data for various restoration tasks.
Implementing a safety-first mindset and applying all established health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) standards during all office and field operations.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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