Junior Terrestrial Ecologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, Stantec experts lead their respective fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

The Ecosystems Team has an opportunity for a Junior Terrestrial Ecologist in our Ottawa office. The successful candidate will join our team of aquatic and terrestrial biologists who value teamwork and enjoy the company of their colleagues.

Your Key Responsibilities

Primary Tasks, working under the supervision of Project Managers and Senior Biologists:

• Conduct background reviews for natural heritage assessments
• Participate in field work using Stantec's Standard Operating Procedures and industry standard protocols with support from experienced staff, including inventory and assessment of: 
  • Wildlife and wildlife habitat
  • Flora and vegetation communities
  • Aquatic habitat 
  • Fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, sediment and water quality
  • Species at risk and other species of conservation concern
• Determining the effectiveness of mitigation efforts for species at risk or other sensitive species or features in Ontario during construction projects
• Enter, compile, and analyze field data
• Prepare reports, including natural heritage input to a variety of planning projects such as species at risk assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies, and ecological monitoring 
• Assist in the preparation of applications for authorization under the Endangered Species Act, 2007 or other relevant legislation
• Occasionally travel for work, including field work in remote locations, which may require intense travel during the field season and on weekends
• Participate in Stantec's Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work

Occasional tasks may include:

• Participate in field sampling for fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, sediment and water quality
• Conduct aquatic and habitat assessments for fisheries