Friday, April 21, 2017
Botanist position with WSP/MMM group
Note: This position is now closed, thank you for your interest
WSP is currently seeking a Botanist/Biologist to join our Ecology department and to be located in our Kitchener, ON office. Reporting to the manager, the position will be responsible for a variety of projects related to baseline studies , impact assessments, and assist with environmental management for resource development and infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Undertake botanical field investigations, including, but not limited to:
- Detailed botanical inventories
- Ecological Land Classification
- Forest Ecosystem Classification
- Targeted Species at Risk surveys and assessments
- Wetland and other feature delineations;
- Interpret and assess species and habitat conservation status, interactions and sensitivities;
- Assist in proposal writing, study design and implementation;
- Perform background research and analysis, including consultation with government agencies;
- Assist with quality control of field data collection;
- Assist with data analysis and management;
- Work within a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of staff;
- Field work and occasional travel is required;
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education in Ecology, Biology, and/or other Biological Science;
- 5+ years of related experience;
- Experience in the collection and analysis of field data including inventories, data organization and management;
- Experience working in ecosystems within Ontario;
- Willingness to work in the field, occasionally in remote locations and outside standard office hours;
- Experience with the natural heritage policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, Environmental Assessment legislation and regulatory acts;
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environmental and under deadlines;
- Excellent communication and organization skills,
- Demonstrated technical writing skills;
- Highly developed computer skills with Microsoft including Excel, and Word;
- Current First Aid certification is an asset