Terrestrial Ecologist Jobs

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Terrestrial Ecologist to join our growing and dynamic team in our Waterloo, ON office on a full-time permanent basis. This position will involve providing both private and public clients with excellent technical guidance and navigation of the natural environment regulatory framework.

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Responsibilities include:

• Work with peers and mentor other intermediate and junior staff in all aspects of environmental consulting, while fostering an energetic and collaborative environment
• Opportunity to be a supervisor of field teams and/or direct reports
• Provide technical expertise with a strong field background in wildlife, botany, ecological land classification, wildlife habitat wetland function and/or wetland delineation
• Complete detailed literature reviews of projects including official plans, provincial legislation and regulations, consultant reports, GIS sources, scientific literature and natural heritage databases
• Provide data compilation and interpretation and analysis
• Coordinate, write, and/or provide technical input in support of natural environment components of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, and other natural environment related results
• Conduct wetland evaluations and boundary delineations
• Support the development of scope including work-plans, reporting as well as permitting, authorizations, and approvals (MECP, Conservation Authorities, ESA, SARA, etc.)
• Lead, coordinate, and/or conduct field surveys including targeted efforts for Species at Risk, habitat assessments, and compensation and/or permitting requirements
• Support the development of proposals

Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:

• Experience in Ontario conducting botanical and wildlife surveys with thorough understanding of monitoring protocols, including Species At Risk surveys
• Previous experience working at an environmental consulting firm, conservation authority, MNRF, CWS or NGO as a biologist
• Ideal candidate will have experience in the field and in the application of natural environment consulting provincial or federal Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Studies
• Valid driver's license along with a clean driver's abstract is required
• Exhibit flexibility with the types of project and responsibilities within them
• Ideal candidate will have Ontario-based certifications or training (e.g. Ecological Land Classification, Butternut Health Assessment, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, etc.)
• Must have or be able to obtain first aid certification
• Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset
• Bachelors degree in science or environmental studies, university or equivalent
• Experience conducting field work, and willingness to travel to undertake field work as required (field demands can include working long hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and working in remote areas)
• Experience leading multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a demanding consulting environment
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, excellent English writing and verbal communication is required to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including clients, agencies, subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.

Why GHD?

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

About Us

Why GHD?

Being the best we can be is in our culture.

We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

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Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

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Who We Are

We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly ‘One GHD’ across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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