Private User
Ecology Team Lead - Vegetation
Description
We are currently seeking a vegetation ecologist to deliver a suite of exciting projects related to
the boreal forest, wetlands, and seed collection program. Working under the direction of the
Restoration Manager and as part of a team of environmental professionals, the successful
candidate will be part of the dynamic Restoration Project Team leading the technical components
of the restoration portion of reclamation programs, while leading meaningful work for our
community as well.
Advantages
We have a large portfolio of projects, which range from species at risk habitat reclamation to
designing eco-cultural restoration projects. Some of the benefits of working with us include, but
are not limited to:
• highly competitive wages
• comprehensive benefit packages
• paid professional association fees
• professional development opportunities
• diversity in project portfolio
Responsibilities
• Acting as the Lead Vegetation Ecologist at Aski to support projects from proposal stage to close-out reporting;
• Planning and leading field assessments to industry standards and prepare reports for projects within a variety of sectors (oil and gas, hydroelectric, mines);
• Promoting health and safety in the workplace;
• Working collaboratively with junior, intermediate and senior staff, sub-consultants, and government agencies;
• Acting as the technical lead for all native plant restoration projects including preparation, design, and implementation of work execution plans;
• Establishing vegetation monitoring methodologies, leading monitoring programs, analyzing data, and writing summary reports;
• Conducting invasive plant assessments and developing invasive plant management plans;
• Delivering high quality, well-written technical reports on time and within budget;
• Preparing or assisting with permit applications, environmental assessments, and environmental management plans; and
• Collaborating with project management teams to develop project proposals and cost estimates.
Qualifications
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Ecological Restoration or other related field;
• Registered Professional Biologist or Agrologist in B.C.;
• Minimum 5 years of work experience specialization in plant identification, vegetation ecology, plant restoration, plant prescriptions, and vegetation monitoring;
• Experience leading ecological and vegetation field assessments, data collection, data, analysis and reporting;
• Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial environmental legislation;
• Demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate technical information effectively with clients and colleagues;
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment and under deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience mentoring, motivating, and leading field teams;
• Valid BC driver’s License; and
• Willingness to work in remote locations, outside standard office hours with longer workdays in the spring/summer/fall and potential for time off in the winter.
Summary
If this sounds like if it could be a good fit for your experience, please send your resume to patrick.stegner@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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the boreal forest, wetlands, and seed collection program. Working under the direction of the
Restoration Manager and as part of a team of environmental professionals, the successful
candidate will be part of the dynamic Restoration Project Team leading the technical components
of the restoration portion of reclamation programs, while leading meaningful work for our
community as well.
Advantages
We have a large portfolio of projects, which range from species at risk habitat reclamation to
designing eco-cultural restoration projects. Some of the benefits of working with us include, but
are not limited to:
• highly competitive wages
• comprehensive benefit packages
• paid professional association fees
• professional development opportunities
• diversity in project portfolio
Responsibilities
• Acting as the Lead Vegetation Ecologist at Aski to support projects from proposal stage to close-out reporting;
• Planning and leading field assessments to industry standards and prepare reports for projects within a variety of sectors (oil and gas, hydroelectric, mines);
• Promoting health and safety in the workplace;
• Working collaboratively with junior, intermediate and senior staff, sub-consultants, and government agencies;
• Acting as the technical lead for all native plant restoration projects including preparation, design, and implementation of work execution plans;
• Establishing vegetation monitoring methodologies, leading monitoring programs, analyzing data, and writing summary reports;
• Conducting invasive plant assessments and developing invasive plant management plans;
• Delivering high quality, well-written technical reports on time and within budget;
• Preparing or assisting with permit applications, environmental assessments, and environmental management plans; and
• Collaborating with project management teams to develop project proposals and cost estimates.
Qualifications
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Ecological Restoration or other related field;
• Registered Professional Biologist or Agrologist in B.C.;
• Minimum 5 years of work experience specialization in plant identification, vegetation ecology, plant restoration, plant prescriptions, and vegetation monitoring;
• Experience leading ecological and vegetation field assessments, data collection, data, analysis and reporting;
• Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial environmental legislation;
• Demonstrated ability to write detailed technical reports and communicate technical information effectively with clients and colleagues;
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment and under deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience mentoring, motivating, and leading field teams;
• Valid BC driver’s License; and
• Willingness to work in remote locations, outside standard office hours with longer workdays in the spring/summer/fall and potential for time off in the winter.
Summary
If this sounds like if it could be a good fit for your experience, please send your resume to patrick.stegner@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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2023-07-02