Senior Terrestrial Ecologist

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Peterborough, ON

12h • CA$101,120 - CA$162,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our growing Canadian Team as a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist in Ontario. We are looking for an experienced Botanist, Vegetation, Wetland, and/or Wildlife Ecologist to provide technical expertise, project management, and leadership. This role supports local, national, and international projects with a vision to ensure sustainable energy, water, and urbanization for future generations. You will be part of a dynamic culture with a hybrid work model, collaborating in the office three days a week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of proven consulting experience weighted towards vegetation, wetland, and terrestrial ecosystems
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent education
• Outstanding communication and technical writing ability with experience managing teams
• Demonstrated field experience with application of natural environment consulting Provincial or Federal Environmental Assessment and Impact Assessments in at least one of these fields: transportation, land development, waste management or mining
• Proven project and client management skills, including building budgets and effectively managing projects
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
• A valid driver's license along with a clean driver's abstract

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree is considered an asset
• Ontario-based certifications or training (e.g., Ecological Land Classification, Butternut Health Assessment, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, etc.) preferred
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, with a strong field background, in more than one of: avian, botanic, wildlife, bats, natural heritage, ecological land classification, wetland, or arborist surveys
• Build positive relationships with internal clients, existing GHD clients along with the development of new clients
• Provide mentorship while encouraging an upbeat and collaborative environment
• Lead the development of the scope, including field work-plans, reporting, as well as permitting, authorizations, and approvals (MECP, Conservation Authorities, SARA, etc.), and author reports
• Manage the development of proposals, including field programs and budgets
• Provide technical input on the natural environment components of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, and Natural Heritage Studies while coordinating technical resources and personnel
• Provide data interpretation in the context of environmental regulations, preparation or review of environmental reports, and regulatory submissions
• Occasional travel to sites, primarily in Ontario
• Lead field investigations as required

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Commitment to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation
• Encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce
• Equal opportunity employer
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process

What This Job Offers

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