Terrestrial Biologist / Ecologist

Parsons Corporation•Toronto, ON

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design and delivery of transportation infrastructure across the world for more than 75 years. We are looking for an experienced terrestrial biologist with strong client relationships to add to our Infrastructure team in the Greater Toronto Region. You will have the flexibility to work from an office in Toronto, Markham, London, Toronto or Oakville and also from home. Our team is focused on helping our provincial and municipal clients expand and improve their transportation systems through innovative solutions to their tough planning and design challenges. Parsons is seeking a Terrestrial Biologist for our team in Ontario to join the Environmental Services Group in Ontario. In this role the successful candidate be an integral part of the environmental group and will be involved in a wide range of projects across the province. Willingness to travel to field sites is expected. Our team is focused on helping our provincial and municipal clients expand and improve their transportation systems through innovative solutions to their tough planning and design challenges. This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in private sector/consulting
Post-secondary education in environmental science/studies, biology/ecology/Forestry, geography, or related field
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of field data following established protocols
Demonstrated experience in conducting terrestrial inventories and habitat assessments
Experience in the accurate identification of Ontario flora and fauna (trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, birds, reptiles amphibians, mammals, and/or insects).
Experience with obtaining permits and approvals under the Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Fisheries Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
Strong knowledge of Species at Risk found in Ontario, including identification, habitat, and life-history.
Experience in completing Impact Assessment following municipal, provincial or federal policies or acts.
Maintaining and organizing accurate and detailed fieldnotes as well as photo documentation records.
Proficiency in the use of ArcGIS Software.
Excellent written and oral communications skills particularly technical report writing.
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

RAQS Certification (Nature Science, etc.) considered an asset or experience to obtain RAQS certification.
Current or past certification as an ISA Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of field and office tasks requiring the application of complex scientific principles and fundamental theories
Undertakes and participates in biological field investigations and data collection (e.g., breeding bird and amphibian surveys, bat acoustic surveys, vegetation inventories and tree surveys, wildlife and species at risk surveys, Ecological Land Classification assessment, wetland evaluations, and fisheries assessments) following established protocols.
Strong technical writing skills; provide high quality review of technical documents; report writing, impact assessment, ecological reporting.
Manage project workloads, scheduling and coordination
Assists with proposal development, work programs, managing project budgets and invoicing.
Assist with Project Management/coordination of ecological services work
Provide mentorship to intermediate and junior staff members as well as the opportunity to manage others