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Terrestrial Biologist / EcologistParsons Corporation • London,ON,CA
Terrestrial Biologist / Ecologist

Terrestrial Biologist / Ecologist

Parsons Corporation • London,ON,CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$26.44 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

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Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design and delivery of transportation infrastructure across the world for more than 75 years. We are looking for an experienced terrestrial biologist with strong client relationships to add to our Infrastructure team in the Greater Toronto Region. You will have the flexibility to work from an office in Toronto, Markham, London, Toronto or Oakville and also from home. Our team is focused on helping our provincial and municipal clients expand and improve their transportation systems through innovative solutions to their tough planning and design challenges.
Parsons is seeking a Terrestrial Biologist for our team in Ontario to join the Environmental Services Group in Ontario. In this role the successful candidate be an integral part of the environmental group and will be involved in a wide range of projects across the province. Willingness to travel to field sites is expected. Our team is focused on helping our provincial and municipal clients expand and improve their transportation systems through innovative solutions to their tough planning and design challenges

The Biologist/Ecologist’s key responsibilities include:

  • Performs a variety of field and office tasks requiring the application of complex scientific principles and fundamental theories
  • Undertakes and participates in biological field investigations and data collection (e.g., breeding bird and amphibian surveys, bat acoustic surveys, vegetation inventories and tree surveys, wildlife and species at risk surveys, Ecological Land Classification assessment, wetland evaluations, and fisheries assessments) following established protocols.
  • Strong technical writing skills; provide high quality review of technical documents; report writing, impact assessment, ecological reporting.
  • Manage project workloads, scheduling and coordination
  • Assists with proposal development, work programs, managing project budgets and invoicing.
  • Assist with Project Management/coordination of ecological services work
  • Provide mentorship to intermediate and junior staff members as well as the opportunity to manage others

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in private sector/consulting
  • Post-secondary education in environmental science/studies, biology/ecology/Forestry, geography, or related field
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of field data following established protocols
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting terrestrial inventories and habitat assessments
  • Experience in the accurate identification of Ontario flora and fauna (trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, birds, reptiles amphibians, mammals, and/or insects).
  • RAQS Certification (Nature Science, etc.) considered an asset or experience to obtain RAQS certification.
  • Experience with obtaining permits and approvals under the Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Fisheries Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
  • Current or past certification as an ISA Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester is considered an asset.
  • Strong knowledge of Species at Risk found in Ontario, including identification, habitat, and life-history.
  • Experience in completing Impact Assessment following municipal, provincial or federal policies or acts.
  • Maintaining and organizing accurate and detailed fieldnotes as well as photo documentation records.
  • Proficiency in the use of ArcGIS Software.
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills particularly technical report writing.

  • Valid driver's license

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $26.44 - $50.48This job posting is for a current addition or replacement opportunity within Parsons.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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