Senior & Intermediate Level – Wetlands & Vegetation Ecologist

What if you could work alongside inspiring scientists and leaders, and with a diverse group of people working toward a common goal?

Are you looking for a place where you can be you and a place where you can thrive?

Triton might be just what you’re looking for!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. (“Triton”) is seeking experienced Wetlands & Vegetation Ecologists to join a well-established team of environmental professionals. Since Triton is growing, there is opportunity for both Senior and Intermediate level ecologists to come join the Triton team!

This role can be based out of the following Triton offices, Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Saskatoon SK & Regina SK offices. However, there could be potential for more remote work opportunity, working anywhere within Alberta or Saskatchewan.

This position will be responsible for providing wetlands and vegetation ecological expertise to field staff and project management teams.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting wetland surveys, assessments, and monitoring in Alberta
• Providing technical wetlands support to project teams
• Providing vegetation ecological expertise to field staff and project management teams
• Conducting vegetation inventories, soil assessments, and rare plant surveys
• Survey planning
• Permit closure reporting
• Managing tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work and schedule
• Liaising with on-site client representatives and contractors
• Providing independent technical review for proposals and project deliverables
• Providing a fulsome understanding of environmental best management practices and advising client and project teams accordingly
• Working collaboratively across project and corporate-level teams

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in biology, ecology, soil science, botany, or a related field
• Professional Biologist (Alberta Society of Professional Biologists) or Professional Agrologist (Alberta) designation
• Senior level candidates applying should have an Authenticating Wetlands Professional designation with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
• Experience with wetland delineation and classification
• Familiarity with wetland regulatory regimes in Alberta
• Experience preparing Wetlands Assessment and Impact Forms, Wetlands Assessment and Impact Reports, and the Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool
• Ideally 3 or more years of relevant experience
• Experience conducting a broad variety of wetlands-specific scopes of work in both pre‑construction and construction settings
• Plant identification skills for wetland, prairie grassland, and upland communities in boreal landscapes
• Skilled in conducting vegetation inventories and assessments in grassland, boreal, and upland regions.
• Soil classification experience
• Strong technical writing, reporting, communication, and team leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented with solid organizational and time management skills
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity sounds like you, and you are serious about joining a progressive team of environmental consultants, please apply with a resume and cover letter.

Please apply directly on Triton’s company website and under the careers tab section. Here is the link to find this posting, as well as many other related postings:

https://www.triton-env.com/careers

SCHEDULE

The work schedule for this role is negotiable, in terms of the number of hours worked per week. Both full time and part time work can be considered.

This schedule can be flexible, whether it can be a hybrid work schedule (working both in the office and from home remote) or could be strictly a remote work from home schedule.

CLOSING DATE

This posting will remain active until the position has been filled.

About Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd.:

Triton Environmental Consultants, Ltd. (Triton) is an environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience responding to the environmental needs of industry and all levels of government. We have deep roots in our communities, strong relationships with clients and regulators, and a track record of helping projects get built responsibly. Triton is known for being technically strong and pragmatic in its approach and having a safety-focused and people-first culture. Triton’s multi‑disciplinary team comprises environmental professionals specializing in aquatic and terrestrial biology, soil science, vegetation ecology, environmental assessment, environmental auditing, environmental monitoring/inspection, and resource management. We apply this wide range of expertise in providing practical environmental solutions to our clients. Triton has offices in Vancouver, Vernon, Kamloops, Prince George, Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Calgary, Edmonton, Guelph, Saskatoon, and Halifax.

Triton continues to grow, and we are looking for talented professionals to join our team. Triton provides a dynamic and challenging work environment, led by a management team that is committed to the professional and personal development of our staff. As a member of the Triton team, you will find the following benefits:

• Interesting and diverse projects across Canada.
• A collaborative team both within and between our office locations across Canada.
• Paid professional association membership fees, including “in training” designations.
• Annual continuing education/professional development budget.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Health and dental care benefits, including vision, complementary care (e.g., chiropractic care, massage therapy, and prescription drug coverage), a health spending account, and an Employee Assistance program.
• Pension matching.
• Unlimited banked time, earned at 1.5x base wage for non management employees.
• Flexible scheduling, consistent with environmental consulting.

If you’re looking for an exciting career full of interesting opportunities with a supportive team Triton is looking for you!

Triton is committed to cultivating and promoting an environment that embraces respect, equity, and opportunity for employees, clients, and the communities we belong to.

• Thank you for including Triton Environmental Consultants in your career search. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

• Triton Environmental is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.

• Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [email protected].

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