Job Description

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AECOM\'s Environment Team is actively seeking an Intermediate Ecologist/Biologist to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting Team in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This position will integrate into a well-developed team of environmental scientists, ecologists, and engineers to provide support on various infrastructure and development projects across a range of sectors such as mining, transport (road/rail), water/wastewater utilities, renewable energy, and oil and gas.

Individuals should have experience conducting biological inventories, including characterizing terrestrial vegetation communities, fish habitat assessments, wetland evaluations, wildlife surveys, environmental impact assessments, and a variety of natural resource planning projects. Experience conducting terrestrial vegetation surveys will be considered an asset. We are seeking a highly motivated, accountable and organized candidate that works collaboratively with other team members and is an effective communicator. Strong technical writing skills and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment are essential qualities. This is a permanent full-time position reporting to the Impact Assessment & Permitting Lead in Winnipeg.

The position will involve working with project managers and senior professionals to provide support on environmental investigations including baseline studies, environmental assessments, conservation and reclamation plans, species at risk permitting and mitigation plans and related scopes of work. Experience coordinating ecology projects and/or ecology components of larger projects will be considered an asset.

Key roles for the position include:

\xc2\xb7 Coordinating and organizing field crews to ensure proper execution of field program and reporting;

\xc2\xb7 Conducting field investigations according to study requirements;

\xc2\xb7 Conducting Species at Risk habitat assessments and species-specific surveys when required;

\xc2\xb7 Maintaining effective communication with clients and staff;

\xc2\xb7 Adhering to and enforcing corporate health and safety protocols;

\xc2\xb7 Interpreting results of investigations and integrating results with additional biophysical data; and

\xc2\xb7 Writing effective reports in a scientific style.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science or biology and a minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant experience required

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge and experience conducting environmental surveys (e.g., birds, other wildlife, vegetation communities characterization; fish and fish habitat) in Manitoba

\xc2\xb7 Experience preparing technical reports such as environmental assessments, baseline surveys and environmental mitigation plans \xc2\xb7 Valid Driver\'s License

Preferred Qualifications:

\xc2\xb7 Experience interpreting wildlife habitat requirements and preparing effective compensation plans \xc2\xb7 Experience conducting terrestrial species at risk plant surveys

\xc2\xb7 Experience preparing conservation and reclamation plans

\xc2\xb7 Demonstrated experience in conducting bat acoustic monitoring and analyzing data using Kaleidoscope Pro or Sonobat

\xc2\xb7 Additional field experience such as aquatic sampling (e.g., water quality, fish)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge and experience with federal and provincial acts, regulations, policies and guidelines

\xc2\xb7 Experience with satellite and air photo interpretation (hard/soft copy), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and map and compass orientation

\xc2\xb7 Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently

\xc2\xb7 Ability to work in both field and office environments

\xc2\xb7 Previous experience and training in the operation of all-terrain vehicles, boats and snowmobiles

Additional Information

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. 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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