We have seeking a Senior Terrestrial Biologist or Ecologist for our Ecological Services Team in Mississauga. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of monitoring and assessment programs in support of mining, nuclear and linear development and other projects as their skillset applies. Monitoring may include the collection of water, sediment, benthic macroinvertebrates and fish and surveys for birds, bats, mammals, other wildlife, trees and other vegetation. In addition, the successful candidate will support and be involved in data summary, data analysis and report preparation. The position may require travel to locations throughout Canada for periods as long as two weeks with expenses paid. The successful candidate will be required to conduct fieldwork in inclement weather, at remote field locations. In addition, some field programs require night work - when active sampling of nocturnal organisms is required.
Responsibilities
- Provide input and prepare science and engineering services proposals
- Liaise with clients, government and/or regulatory bodies as well as contractors
- Design field work for a variety of projects, such as environmental assessments, biological surveys, environmental monitoring etc.
- Prepare technical specifications and reports (e.g. Fish and Fish Habitat, Existing Conditions, Environmental Impact Statement, Request for Review and Fisheries Act Authorizations, etc.)
- Take on an active role in expanding the Ecological Service line of the firm, particularly in support of EA and IA both provincially and federally.
- Take an active role in the recruitment of staff to support the environmental business line.
- Leads initiatives that support and expand business development in the environmental sector.
- Plan field work logistics
- Project Management, delivery and budget tracking of complex projects.
- Strengthen the technical skills of other staff through mentoring and by assigning project responsibility.