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Terrestrial Ecologist

At Matrix Solutions we collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions customized to our clients’ projects and environmental challenges. Our integrated approach is supported by talented professionals and a project management model that encourages synergies, promotes service excellence, and provides cost and time savings.

WHO WE ARE

A Canadian, employ‑owned environmental and engineering consulting company, with employees strategically located across the country from British Columbia to Ontario.

OUR MISSION

Our people fuel a solutions powerhouse, tailoring our work for clients and projects where environmental stewardship matters and where we can make a difference.

OUR VISION

To be a company where our people and clients can’t imagine working with anyone else.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

WHAT WE DO

We partner with clients and communities to solve challenges. It’s our job to power progress and shape a better future where our clients, people, communities, and environment thrive.

Are you looking to…

• Contribute to a wide range of vegetation assessments, habitat studies and restoration projects throughout Ontario
• Expand your experience in conducting field programs in a variety of environments in Ontario
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company where the majority of employees are also shareholders.
• Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.

As an Terrestrial Ecologist, you will join our Guelph or Kitchener office as part of our Eastern Natural Sciences team. The successful applicant will work in an integrated team of aquatic and terrestrial ecologists, fluvial geomorphologists and field staff to deliver a variety of projects. The successful applicant will use their technical abilities to execute tree inventories, botanical and wildlife surveys, ecological land classification assessments with the potential to help with a variety of water-related field activities (e.g. fish inventory, stream channel surveys, water quality and benthic sampling). This individual works well under pressure, is flexible and positive, and highly meticulous with a willingness to learn. Responsibilities are as follows:

• Mentor and guide junior staff
• Work with senior technical staff to develop and execute natural heritage assessments, inventories and impact assessments, as well as prepare technical correspondence and project reports
• Manage and coordinate projects
• Conduct field work and carry out standard field methods (tree inventories, Ecological Land Classification, botanical inventories, wildlife surveys [birds, amphibians, bats, SAR], fish habitat mapping, water quality and benthic sampling, fish capture and relocations)
• Assist other disciplines with projects and tasks as required
• Provide advice to internal and external clients related to municipal, transportation and industrial environmental assessments, including regulatory / offsetting strategies, best management and mitigation practices, and environmental monitoring programs
• Complete pre-field planning for projects (i.e., safety planning, mapping preparation, equipment calibration) following Matrix standards
• Review background data including agency liaison to determine Species at Risk (SAR) and environmental constraints
• Prepare and/or review technical reports, work plans and cost estimates

What We Are Looking For

• 5 or more years of terrestrial ecology experience in a consulting or directly related environment
• Arborist Certification (ISA) is considered an asset
• Analytical skills applicable to data analysis, study design and statistical analysis of environmental data
• Self-motivated and possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Technical Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree(s) in biology, ecology, environmental science or related discipline, with a focus in botany, zoology, ecology, environmental science or related discipline
• Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities relating to projects and proposal submissions
• Ability to work on a variety of projects in various sectors (e.g., urban, infrastructure, oil and gas, hydropower, spill response)
• Ecological Land Classification of Ontario certification (preferably southern Ontario) and Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES) evaluator is preferred
• Experience preparing cost estimates and proposals is considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license is required
• Wildlife survey experience including breeding bird, nest sweep, acoustic recording unit and camera deployment surveys, winter tracking, owl and amphibian surveys (including pitfall trapping)

Why Choose Matrix

At Matrix you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live our values and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes RRSP matching, vacation + ‘Me’ days, profit sharing, and opportunities to become a shareholder. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

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Are you the one we're looking for? Please apply to us directly. As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.

Matrix is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Matrix provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Candidates requiring accommodation during the recruitment process are asked to contact Human Resources directly.

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