Vegetation Ecologist (Contract) - ( 2500023I )
Description
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their 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’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking a highly motivated, personable Vegetation Ecologist for a wide variety of projects within various development sectors such as renewable energy, oil and gas, mining, and transportation within the vegetation ecology and wetland disciplines. You will apply your expertise to analyze available data, collect field data, develop assessments, and write reports. You will work independently and/ or supervise field teams and you will be a key member of the team that moves projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner.
This is a casual hourly position; hours of work will be based on project demands.
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead vegetation inventories with a focus on communities and species of concern that include rare species
Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments
Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
Qualifications
Your Key Responsibilities
Lead vegetation inventories with a focus on communities and species of concern that include rare species
Work on a variety of natural resource planning projects, including natural area inventories and biophysical assessments
Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Proficient in and consistently demonstrate and promote policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable)
Demonstrated botanical identification skills in British Columbia
Working knowledge of and experience applying British Columbia’s biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification system
Familiarity with relevant provincial and federal regulations and guidelines
Experience with ecosystem mapping (e.g., TEM) is an asset
Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging fieldwork while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude
Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Science - Biology, Ecology, Forestry, or related field.
Minimum 3 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience including fieldwork.
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time, as well as work in the field. Fieldwork may include remote work, long drives, 2 week shifts away from home, exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
Please include detailed information on field-based skills and valid health and safety training (first aid, Ground Disturbance II, auxiliary vehicles, etc.).
Thi s description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.
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The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby
Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Terrace, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, Canada-Yukon-Whitehorse, Canada-British Columbia-Sidney, Canada-British Columbia-Quesnel, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria, Canada-British Columbia-Prince George
Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Entry Level
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
Schedule : Part-time
Job Posting : Jun 2, 2025, 6:54:07 AM
Req ID: 2500023I
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