Urban Ecologist
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Your Capabilities and Credentials
Education and Experience
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Ability to acquire, review and analyze biophysical data to develop or support the development of recommendations to provide to internal project teams and/or clients.
- Ability to act as field lead for wetland assessments and/or wildlife surveys.
- Experience in natural area surveys and conservation and restoration planning. Ecological health modeling, and advanced GIS skills are assets.
- Knowledge of local natural history, ecosystems, biodiversity and habitat-forming processes, as well as City policies will be considered assets.
- Understanding and applied knowledge working under provincial and federal legislation (e.g., Water Act, Public Lands Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Navigable Waters Act and Municipal Government Act.
- Current membership with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), or other professional designations (either as in training or full member).
- Understanding of local municipal political environment.
- Possess strong conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Project management skills an asset.
- Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong technical writing skills.
Education and Experience
- Degree or diploma in a discipline related to Environmental Sciences.
- Field identification skills for wetland assessments and/or wildlife identification skills. Other biophysical field skills considered an asset.
- Proficient with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience.
Stantec is proud to offer the opportunity for flexible work arrangements consisting of an office environment, remote work, and potential field work. Fieldwork may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
This 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.
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