Intermediate to Senior Terrestrial Ecologist (wetlands/vegetation focus)
Position
Terrestrial Ecologist
Location
Alberta
Position type
Full Time
Close date
Open until suitable candidate found
Corporate profile
Maskwa Environmental Consulting Ltd. (Maskwa) is a professional consulting firm based in Calgary, Alberta. We are searching for an Intermediate to Senior Terrestrial Ecologist (wetlands/vegetation focus) to join our growing team. We specialize in planning, permitting, strategy development and implementation, and environmental services. We provide senior level expertise to help our clients navigate through the complex maze of environmental regulations and regulatory compliance required for projects across the energy sector. Our clients are diverse and represent a number of markets including wind energy, solar energy, electrical transmission and distribution, and oil and gas. We pride ourselves on our vibrant corporate culture and progressive work environment that offers flexible working arrangements, opportunities for training, and benefit programs.
Job description
Reporting to the Manager of Environment, the ideal candidate will employ their knowledge of vegetation, the Alberta Wetland Policy and its associated directives and tools, wetland regulations, delineation, classification, and mitigation; and Water Act regulatory submissions to provide support to our team in the development of projects across a variety of market sectors. They will assist project teams in identifying wetlands, sensitive vegetation, completing field studies, developing appropriate mitigations, and preparing relevant notifications and applications for submission to applicable regulators. It is expected that this job will include taking on a role to further our overall approach of avoiding and reducing vegetation and wetland impacts associated with the diverse projects we support. The ideal candidate will have a great attitude, a willingness to grow as a professional, and can jump in to contribute to our continued growth.
Core qualifications
University degree (e.g., B.Sc. or M.Sc.) in an environment focused program such as Environmental Science, Biology, or related discipline.
Holds a designation in good standing as a Professional Agrologist, Professional Biologist, or a Registered Professional Forester. “In-training” designations will also be considered.
Three years of related experience.
Vegetation and/or wetland field survey experience.
Strong working knowledge of provincial (wetland/vegetation) regulatory regime.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work.
Effective communication of vegetation/wetland requirements to diverse project teams and clients.
Team-oriented and suited to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Self-directed and able to work independently.
The preferred candidate will have the following attributes to support our team and our clients:
Experience in applying regulations to various energy-sector projects.
Working knowledge of regulatory regime in other western Canadian jurisdictions.
Sense of initiative, with an open-minded approach to participating in different types of projects, tasks, and responsibilities associated with a growing business.
An unwavering commitment to health and safety.
Core responsibilities
Support the drafting, review, and submission of regulatory applications and associated technical reports to regulators.
Support regulatory consultation and provide vegetation, wetland regulatory advice to internal teams and proponent-company representatives.
Monitor and interpret changes in applicable legislation and regulatory requirements.
Assist in developing vegetation and wetland regulatory strategies for planning and permitting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory approvals.
Conduct desktop and field-based vegetation and wetland assessments.
Support knowledge transfer and training of junior and intermediate staff.
Collaborate with staff across the company and externally in completing deliverables.
Deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic working environment.
Complete required corporate operation and administrative activities (time entry, expense submissions, invoicing, reporting, etc.) as required, in a timely manner.
Support Maskwa employees in day-to-day business operations.
Diverse perspectives and approaches make us stronger
Maskwa strives to create a fair, diverse, inclusive workplace where all voices are heard with respect and treated equally, where we are accountable to each other. Everyone should feel comfortable to be their true authentic selves.
Compensation package
Maskwa offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and benefits that are reflective of skillset and experience.
Location
This is a full-time teleworking position based out of the Edmonton region. Our head office is in Calgary at 140 10 Ave SE. With this role, travel throughout Alberta may be required.
How to apply
To apply click below or submit a cover letter and resume as a PDF attachment to careers@maskwaenv.com with the subject line 240405 - Terrestrial Ecologist.
Your application will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Only short-listed candidates that have submitted through the company email address that meet the core responsibilities/qualifications will be considered.