Sciences humaines Offres d'emploi - Sussex, NB

Job Description

The Senior Ecologist will be primarily responsible for coordinating and managing our Atlantic Canada projects, but also other Canadian projects. The ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in ecological study design, project management, environmental consulting, and business development.

Primary duties may include :

• Marketing WEST and performing business development activities (e.g., social events with prospective and existing clients).
• Attending conferences, trade shows, and client meetings.
• Project management activities including developing budgets and writing proposals.
• Coordinating and / or assisting with the coordination of field activities for other staff on multiple projects, which may include scheduling fieldwork, providing datasheets and survey methodology, coordinating housing, vehicles, and field supplies, answering questions in a timely manner, and filing and managing completed datasheets.
• Direct environmental technical aspects of multiple small to large-scale planning projects and teams.
• Coordinate with local / provincial / federal agencies, First Nations, and the public in support of client-directed project work.
• Performing fieldwork, as needed.
• Providing training and support to field technicians.
• Assess ecological effects and interpret results of studies and apply results with consideration of biological applicability.
• Writing reports, reviewing reports, meeting client reporting format requirements and deadlines, and providing quality assurance of data.
• Promote WEST’s core values of quality client service and a collaborative team approach while maintaining a positive and respectful work atmosphere.
• Staff may work independently or in small crews and must be able to communicate and coordinate, effectively and professionally, with clients and colleagues.

This is a general description of the requirements for this position and is not inclusive of all duties which may be associated with this position.

Job Requirements

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Other Desired Skills :

Successful candidates must be able to provide a driver’s abstract that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. Successful candidates must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol test that meets the minimum criteria of WEST and our clients. Candidates must be capable of adhering to all health and safety requirements outlined by WEST and our clients, for the duration of their employment.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, mental or physical disability, marital status, family status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

Education Bachelor's Degree Salary Grade Exemption Type Application Deadline