Junior Terrestrial Ecologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Your Opportunity

We’re seeking a Terrestrial Ecologist or Environmental Scientist with in vegetation ecology and wetlands to join our Environmental Services Team in Atlantic Canada. Depending on candidate qualifications, this will be a contract position with the potential to transition to a full-time permanent position based on performance and availability of work, or a full-time permanent position. The hiring process is ongoing, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan And / or Participate In Field Programs, Along With Associated Data Entry / management, Which May Include The Following Inventories And Assessments Dependent On Technical Competency
• Wetland delineation and functional assessment
• Vascular plant surveys and vegetation community characterization
• Lichen surveys
• Design and implement baseline wetland and vegetation surveys for species and ecosystems
• Contribute to and / or write technical reports such as : - Results of baseline desktop and field studies
• Assessments of potential effects to plants and ecosystems as a result of development projects
• Recommendations for suitable management and mitigation measures
• Environmental monitoring and management plans
• Restoration and / or revegetation plans and designs
• Travel, as required, to various local and / or remote field sites with overnight travel sometimes required, and occasional 1-2 week shifts away from home
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Program

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The following skills are not required but would be considered an asset :

Education and Experience

A bachelor or graduate degree or technical diploma in biology, ecology, botany, environmental management and / or other related environmental field or equivalent skills. Previous experience working in the environmental consulting industry is an asset. Please include information on field-based skills / experience and current health and safety training (First Aid, auxiliary vehicles, etc.). Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off. Temporary / casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada | NB | Saint John

Organization : 1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada-Halifax NS

Employee Status : Regular

Business Justification : New Position

Travel : Yes

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 26 / 01 / 2026 02 : 01 : 53

Req ID : 1003890

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