Intermediate Ecologist

SLR Consulting • Edmonton, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

SLR Canada is looking for a full-time Intermediate Ecologist to be based out of our Calgary office. Additional locations in Alberta will be considered for the right candidate. SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities. We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Experience in wetland identification, delineation, and classification in accordance with the 2015 Alberta Wetland Classification System.
• Membership (or eligible for membership) as a P.Biol.
• Familiarity with field sampling and assessment methods.
• Knowledge of AB/SK/MB species and ecosystems.
• Availability and flexibility to travel for fieldwork.
• Wilderness/backcountry experience; comfortable working in a remote field environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel, managing large datasets, and conducting analyses using R or other statistical software.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in Alberta (or equivalent) with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Vegetation identification experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support monitoring programs, environmental assessments, and permitting related to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem components.
• Field work including environmental sampling and assessments: some local, and some remote requiring travel for up to two weeks or more at a time.
• Environmental data entry, management, and analysis, and report writing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level