Job Description

Company Description

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At AECOM, we\'re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world\'s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We\'re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.



AECOM\'s Ecology Team is looking for applicants for the position of Ecologist to be based in Mississauga or Hamilton to support our existing activities and to grow our capacity to serve clients.

This position is expected to begin in April 2024.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience, be highly motivated and enjoy working on a diversity of projects, is an effective communicator and is committed to producing high-quality work.

Individuals should have experience conducting biological inventories, such as: terrestrial vegetation surveys, wetland evaluations, wildlife surveys, breeding bird surveys, Species at Risk habitat screenings, aquatic habitat assessments, fish community sampling using a variety of capture gear, and reptile/amphibian surveys. Writing and other communication skills, organizational skills and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams, are essential qualities.

The position will involve working with project managers to provide support on environmental investigations including baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, conservation and reclamation plans, species at risk permitting and mitigation plans and related scopes of work.

Key roles for the position include:

• Coordinating and performing field investigations to describe vegetation communities according to study requirements.
• Conducting breeding and/or migratory bird surveys; amphibian surveys; mammal tracking surveys.
• Conducting fisheries and aquatic habitat assessments including habitat mapping, fish capture, and identification of habitat restoration opportunities.
• Conducting Species at Risk habitat assessments and species-specific surveys.
• Maintaining effective communication with clients and staff.
• Adhering to and enforcing corporate health and safety protocols.
• Interpreting results of investigations and integrating results with additional biophysical data.
• Writing effective reports in a scientific style.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience identifying flora and plant communities, including taxonomy and species identification.
• Demonstrated experience identifying fauna of Ontario (e.g. birds, amphibians, snakes, turtles, mammals including bats, insects, etc.).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in a team and ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Data entry and report writing.
• Must be willing to travel (including overnight and up to 2 weeks at a time).
• Valid Driver\'s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
• Certified in Ontario Wetland Evaluation System.
• Certified in Ecological Land Classification.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting wildlife habitat requirements and preparing effective compensation plans.
• Experience preparing technical reports such as Environmental Impact Assessments, Baseline surveys and Conservation and Reclamation Plans including Species at Risk Mitigation Plans.
• Additional field experience such as water quality sampling or fishing surveys are an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with federal and provincial acts, regulations, policies and guidelines in particular, Endangered Species Act and/or Species at Risk Act.
• Experience with air photo interpretation (hard/soft copy), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and map and compass orientation.
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
• Proficiency in use of various research tools, strong ability to write scientifically, and capability to organize and communicate with peers, managers and clients.
• Valid Standard First Aid + CPR.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world\'s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you\'re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We\'re the world\'s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we\'re in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you\'ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person\'s potential, and we\'ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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