Senior Wetland Ecologist - Calgary Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Calgary, AB (Job ID 47477)

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for the natural sciences to join our team as a Senior Wetland Ecologist in our Calgary office.  Specific experience in wetland assessment, vegetation, and soil classification is required.  The successful applicant will be a professional biologist and authenticating wetland professional and can bring their experience to our public and private sector clients. As well, this position offers an opportunity for a Leadership role, for the right candidate. Although the position will be based in Calgary, we anticipate working on projects throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Northern Canada.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of biologists and ecologists in conducting biophysical assessments with a focus on vegetation, wetlands, and soils.
• Lead the regulatory coordination and permitting of projects in a dynamic work environment, have strong critical thinking capabilities, and have a flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Project manage multi-disciplinary projects.
• Frequent and effective interaction with clients, regulatory agencies, other team members, and the public.
• Preparing reports related to siting evaluation, environmental planning/permitting, environmental reviews, environmental protection/mitigation plans.
• Prepare proposals including scopes of work, cost estimates and formal proposal submissions.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior team members.
• Travel to project sites across Western Canada (occasional).
• Contributing to ongoing project management best practice implementation.
• Staying current on technical and sector-based trends and legislation at the municipal, provincial and national level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, environmental sciences or a related field.
• Professional designation (i.e., P.Biol or equivalent), with a minimum of 12 years of experience.
• Strong knowledge and practice in wetlands in the Prairies including assessments, mitigation and monitoring.
• Be a wetland practitioner as directed under the Alberta Wetland Policy and either being an Authenticating Professional or on track towards the Authenticating Professional designation.
• Experience with regulatory and stakeholder consultation, coordinating with technical teams and contractors, leading technical deliverables, and supporting public consultation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry standard resources, tools and best practices as well as provincial environmental legislation and policy (proficiency under municipal and federal jurisdictions is considered an asset).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public.  Public consultation experience is an asset.
• A strong track record in Health and Safety management.

What Makes Tetra Tech A Great Place to Work:

• Benefits starting day one of employment.
• Competitive base salary.
• Eligible for banked overtime (calculated at 1.5 times).
• Hybrid work options when you are not in the field.
• We employ industry-leading technical specialists, which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunities for technical growth.
• We support our team's continuing professional development by encouraging attendance at conferences and pursuit of R&D projects. 
• You will be working with an experienced, very supportive team that takes great pride in our reputation and the quality geophysical services we provide to our clients.
• Tetra Tech is a global company with over 30,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).
• Opportunity for advancement within our Environment and Water - Biological Sciences  group and Tetra Tech globally.

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required but will be explained during the recruitment process if they are necessary. As this position may be serving clients that have vaccination requirements for site access, we may be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

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We offer a great place to work and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan is competitive and includes excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—30,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Please visit www.tetratech.com to apply.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted..

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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