Talencity Inc.
Location
Mississauga, ON | Canada
Job description
Job Description
Our client is looking for an experienced, motivated, and team-oriented person to join our Ecology team as a Senior Terrestrial Ecologist. Ideal candidates will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities and demonstrate the capacity to effectively manage internal and external relationships.
This is a role for someone seeking a position within a diverse, dynamic, employee-owned business that offers progressive responsibility and growth.
Your experience you bring will include:
• 7+ years’ experience in terrestrial ecology
• Research skills, data management, analysis and report writing skills
• Willingness to work in the field, including remote locations for days/weeks at a time and outside of standard office hours, as required
• A valid G license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from sites (mileage to sites compensated), including valid and appropriate vehicle insurance
• Comfortable interacting with the public, clients, contractors, and co-workers
• Ability to progress towards working independently with minimal supervision
• Certification in Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES), First Aid, and ATV and Pleasure Craft operators training considered an asset
Your responsibilities will include:
• Complete field sampling protocols, inventory and assess terrestrial ecosystems • Undertake field investigations, including, but not limited to: o Ecological Land Classification (ELC)
o Wildlife surveys (amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles) o Targeted Species at Risk (SAR) habitat assessments, screening, and documentation
• Undertake background information searches including literature reviews, database review, and agency consultation Write technical reports (Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, Species at Risk Surveys, etc.)
• Understand and apply existing policy and criteria to projects including making recommendations for best practice and industry standard mitigation measures
• Complete permitting requirements and assist with provincial and federal permitting as required
• Any other functions assigned as part of your employment
What you will get in return:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for growth and mentorship
• Positive work environment and culture
What you need to do now:
·Apply online or visit jobs.talencity.com
·We thank all applicants but due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch with qualified candidates to discuss next steps.
Required Skills/Experience
• 7+ years’ experience in Terrestrial Ecology
• Degree or diploma in Biology, Ecology, Environmental studies, or similar field with a working knowledge of terrestrial ecology and species in Ontario
• Research Skills, Data Management, Analysis and Report Writing skills
• Willingness to work in the field, including remote locations for days/weeks at a time and outside of standard office hours, as required
• A valid G license and access to a vehicle to travel to and from sites (mileage to sites compensated), including valid and appropriate vehicle insurance
• Comfortable interacting with the public, clients, contractors, and co-workers
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