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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.

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.

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.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Provide technical expertise with a strong field background in wildlife, botany, ecological land classification, wildlife habitat wetland function and/or wetland delineation
• Lead, coordinate, and/or conduct field surveys including targeted efforts for Species at Risk, habitat assessments, and compensation and/or permitting requirements
• Conduct wetland evaluations and boundary delineations
• Support the development of proposals
• Support the development of scope including work-plans, reporting as well as permitting, authorizations, and approvals (MECP, Conservation Authorities, ESA, SARA, etc.)
• 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
• Opportunity to be a supervisor of field teams and/or direct reports
• Work with peers and mentor other intermediate and junior staff in all aspects of environmental consulting, while fostering an energetic and collaborative environment

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelors degree in science or environmental studies, university or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required
• Previous experience working at an environmental consulting firm, conservation authority, MNRF, CWS or NGO as a biologist
• Ideal candidate will have Ontario-based certifications or training (e.g. Ecological Land Classification, Butternut Health Assessment, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, etc.)
• 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
• Experience in Ontario conducting botanical and wildlife surveys with thorough understanding of monitoring protocols, including Species At Risk surveys
• 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
• Exhibit flexibility with the types of project and responsibilities within them
• Experience working with Indigenous communities an asset
• 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.
• Valid driver\'s license along with a clean driver\'s abstract is required
• Must have or be able to obtain first aid certification

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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: 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.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don\'t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That\'s why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That\'s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It\'s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity\'s most urgent needs: to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

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