Wetlands Ecologist - Calgary AB
Triton Environmental Consultants
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The successful candidate will be responsible for providing wetlands ecological expertise to field staff and project management teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducting wetland surveys, assessments, and monitoring in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
- An Authenticating Wetlands Professional designation is preferred for work in Alberta
- Providing technical wetlands support to project teams
- Managing tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and schedule
- Liaising with on site client representatives and contractors
- Providing independent technical review for proposals and project deliverables
- Providing a fulsome understanding of environmental best management practices and advising client and project teams accordingly
- Working collaboratively across project and corporate-level teams
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, soil science, or a related field
- Professional Biologist (Alberta Society of Professional Biologists), Registered Professional Biologist (British Columbia College of Applied Biologists) or Professional Agrologist (British Columbia or Alberta) designation, dependent on location of home office
- Authenticating Wetlands Professional designation with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists if based in Alberta
- Familiarity with wetland regulatory regimes in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan
- Specific to Alberta, experience preparing Wetlands Assessment and Impact Forms, Wetlands Assessment and Impact Reports, and the Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool
- 5 or more years of relevant experience
- Experience conducting a broad variety of wetlands-specific scopes of work in both pre‑construction and construction settings
- Ability to work in physically demanding and remote field settings for extended durations
- Strong technical writing, reporting, communication and team leadership skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Competitive total compensation package, including paid vacation and overtime pay
- A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, pension matching, and a Health Spending Account
- Financial support for continued education and/or professional growth opportunities
- Thank you for including Triton Environmental Consultants in your career search. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
- Triton Environmental is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting hr@triton-env.com