Lead Wetland Ecologist
| Company | Woodlands North Inc. |
|---|---|
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Published | Nov 04, 2024 |
| Closing | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Category | Job Board |
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Lead Wetland Ecologist to oversee our team based out of our Edmonton office. This is a full-time permanent position focused on leading vegetation ecology, environmental regulatory applications and related projects. Project work is team-based, safety driven and is completed for the energy, forestry, government, and private landowners throughout the province of Alberta and BC.
About Us
Woodlands North Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions. All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services.
Position Responsibilities
- This position is responsible for safe and efficient project work;
- Manage the Wetland Team and project work;
- Lead and manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers and management, regulators, and clients;
- Provide senior direction, business development and strategy development to Woodlands;
- Maintain regulatory compliance and best management practices for vegetation and wetlands management;
- Support our wetlands mobile technology, spatial data set integrity and web enabled dashboard;
- Provide senior ecology review of reports and data analysis;
- Support mentorship and inspire the professional development of Woodlands employees.
Position Requirements and Qualifications
- Knowledgeable in current best management practices and regulatory requirements for wetland assessments and regulatory applications;
- University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology, Engineering, Geomatics or Surveying;
- Authenticating Wetland Professional with professional registration in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations;
- 5 or more years of relevant experience;
- Advanced technical writing, data analysis, reporting, and communication skills;
- GIS and geospatial data analysis knowledge or experience is considered as an asset;
- Previous teaching experience with data or ecological based subjects is considered as an asset;
- Ability to demonstrate leadership, quality, safety, and customer service focus.
Apply Now
Salary is competitive and based on level of experience and education. Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with a resume in a MS Word or PDF format by December 31, 2024. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. For more information visit www.woodlandsnorth.co