Senior Vegetation Ecologist

Permanent, Full-time

Calgary, AB (All EDI Locations Considered)

Since we started EDI over three decades ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, our employees realize that EDI is not just a company, it is their company.

Why is EDI right for you?
• EDI’s core focus is aquatic and terrestrial biology and we work on many exciting projects
• We believe that one of our greatest successes is our unique company structure, where individuals can make a difference by helping people and the environment
• EDI has a clearly defined succession plan to allow EDI to be sustainable in the long term

Our benefits include:

• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience
• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
• Working with a team of established market sector consultants who excel in their fields of science, environmental assessment and regulatory planning
• A corporate commitment to long-term career and personal development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget
• A cohesive and collaborative team of approachable vegetation ecologists working on a broad range of projects with inventory and management of vegetation resource components including land cover; wetlands; forestry; ecosystem mapping; listed plants, lichens and communities; and some soil applications

About this opportunity:

Are you looking for a fresh and rewarding way to apply knowledge and experience you have gained through years of working in the environmental consulting industry? Are you interested in molding a developing team in a position with agency? Do you want to be part of a team of like-minded professionals with a good reputation for high quality results? If so, then this opportunity for a permanent, full-time position as a Senior Vegetation Ecologist at any EDI location will be the right fit for you. We are seeking candidates with a professional background focused on leading programs that assess and manage vegetation resources. The successful candidate must have experience in project management and business development, a proven track record of delivering effective project outcomes and solutions, and interest in collaborating with a team and providing mentorship to junior staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing senior technical advice, direction, and mentorship
• Designing and conducting ecological inventory, effects assessment and monitoring programs, including data analysis and technical report writing, as appropriate
• Leading the design, planning and implementation of field programs
• Developing regulatory applications and liaising between regulators and clients when necessary
• Completing senior technical review and Quality Assurance/Quality Control of vegetation and wetland mapping products and reports, and providing technical sign-off as required for wetland and vegetation deliverables
• Managing and coordinating projects, including budget compilation and tracking
• Collaborating with the EDI team to execute proposals, including cost estimate
• Supporting other staff/projects within EDI
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

We are looking for someone with:

• Operational knowledge of provincial/territorial and federal regulatory requirements and processes
• A proven record in completing field work productively and safely
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Experience with project management and client liaison
• Willingness to travel for field work in remote locations and/or between offices
• Experience and interest in mentoring staff and providing support/ supervision
• Self-motivation and an ability to respond in a fast-paced environment

Job requirements includes:

• A minimum of 10 years of related consulting experience (or equivalent)
• BSc degree in biology or related discipline(s); MSc would be an asset
• Registration or eligibility for registration as RPBio, RPF, PBiol or PAg
• Knowledge and experience of terrestrial ecology in western Canada, such as soil science, vegetation ecology and taxonomy (including listed species), Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping, wetland ecology, and/or reclamation
• Experience in a variety of sectors, including oil and gas, transportation, mining, renewable energy and/or urban development
• Class 5 driver’s license

Application deadline – Open until filled

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence: employment@edynamics.com with EDI2014-137 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.

Senior Vegetation Ecologist

Permanent, Full-time

Calgary, AB (All EDI Locations Considered)

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