Vegetation Ecologist

Permanent, Full Time

Whitehorse, YT

Since EDI started in 1994, 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 grow their careers and make a difference by working with our senior leaders. Our culture focuses on quality, support, mentoring, teamwork, positive attitudes, and flexibility to “do it right” for our clients. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and strong communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we 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 culture, where individuals can make a difference by helping people and the environment
• EDI has a clearly defined succession plan to ensure to allow EDI to be sustainable in the long term

Our benefits include:

• Working with a team of experienced consultants who excel in their fields of science, environmental assessment and regulatory planning
• Competitive wages with the potential for overtime
• A dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience

About this opportunity:

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for the position of Vegetation Ecologist, working with our terrestrial team on various projects throughout northern and western Canada. In this position, you will provide discipline leadership and collaborate with a team of project managers and biologists to provide practical solutions to our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Conduct/lead vegetation surveys including vegetation inventories, listed plant species surveys, and invasive species surveys across Yukon and beyond
• Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing technical reports, memos and other project deliverables
• Assisting with the preparation of project budgets and proposals
• Preparing and supporting our clients with project assessment (YESAA) and permitting of their projects
• Data analysis and reporting
• Working effectively in a team environment to meet goals of the project productively and safely
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

We are looking for someone with:

• The desire to grow their career in an established, employee-owned company
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with exceptional time management skills
• Knowledge of regulatory processes/applications and industry/market sector requirements
• Professional report writing and senior editorial and technical review skills
• The ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and/or travel between offices

Job requirements includes:

• A passion for your career and a desire for life-long learning
• An undergrad degree with 5 years of experience or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of:
o Terrestrial ecosystem mapping or land cover classification
o Rare plant, invasive, and vegetation surveys
o Wetland classification
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a RPBio or as PBiol considered an asset

Application deadline – May 05, 2024

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 EDI2024-117 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.

Vegetation Ecologist

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Whitehorse, YT

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