Location
Markham, ON | Canada
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Your Role at GEI. GEI is seeking one casual on-call Ecohydrologist to join our ecological restoration team which includes expertise in terrestrial and aquatic ecology, species at risk, landscape architecture, climate change, Indigenous engagement, environmental engineering, hydrogeology, and fluvial geomorphology. The Ecohydrologist would work collaboratively with the natural science and engineering teams to develop, implement, and analyze site to watershed scale ecohydrological monitoring programs (baseline, during construction, post-restoration) for retained, created and to be restored wetland habitats. The Ecohydrologist would also provide technical advice to the natural science and engineering teams regarding the design, implementation and monitoring of mitigation, enhancement and restoration plans, in order to establish the required ecohydrological conditions to maintain/restore wetland habitats
Essential Responsibilities & Duties - Wetland habitat physical characterization and monitoring (e.g., hydrology, soil hydrophysical properties, biogeochemistry, carbon cycling)
- Surface water/groundwater interactions assessment
- Hydrological mapping of wetland ecosystems
- Wetland water balance assessment and analysis
- Hydrological/ecological interactions and impact assessment on vegetation communities
- Liaise with internal practices outside of natural heritage, such as civil, surface water, geostructural and geotechnical engineering to provide innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges
- Value working in a cohesive team environment both virtually and in-person
- Provide staff mentorship
Minimum Qualifications - PhD Degree in ecohydrology, or related discipline
- Proficiency in ecohydrological monitoring techniques
- Expertise in statistical analysis of large datasets
- Skilled in GIS and spatial data analysis
- Practiced in working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Creative, self-directed, and motivated to gain new knowledge and skills
- Excellent technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
We are GEI. Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges
With more than 54 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry
In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada
Employee-owned. Employee-focused. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here
GEI’s Total Rewards Package - Market-Competitive Compensation
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipend
- Rewards and Recognition
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
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