Junior Vegetation / Wetlands Ecologist

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood has a permanent employment opportunity for a Junior Vegetation / Wetland Ecologist, based in Calgary, Alberta (Edmonton location may be considered). <br><br>You will have the opportunity to work as part of our Environmental and Regulatory team to contribute to the environmental planning and permitting efforts of government, infrastructure, oil and gas and renewable energy projects. You will be supporting projects through field data collection efforts, assist with the development of technical reports, and regulatory applications. <br><br>The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Vegetation/Wetlands Discipline Lead, with responsibilities in support of project delivery as delegated by the Discipline Lead, including the following: <br><ul><li> Air photo or satellite photo interpretation; </li><li> Vegetation (including ecosite phase) and wetland mapping; </li><li> Support or lead wetland and vegetation assessments under the Alberta Wetland Policy, including field assessments, functional assessments, classification and field and map-based delineations; </li><li> Conduct field wetland and vegetation assessments including inventories, rare plant surveys, weed surveys and wetland evaluations; </li><li> Complete field data analysis and interpretation, report writing and client/project coordination; </li><li> Support preparation of proposals including scopes of work and budget estimates for review by senior professionals; </li><li> Prepare technical reports in support of impact assessment studies and regulatory permit applications, including preparation of Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool - Actual (ABWRET-A) and ABWRET-D forms; and </li><li> Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science. </li></ul><br> The successful candidate must be experienced with the following with preference towards experience in the Parkland and Boreal Forest Natural Regions: <br><ul><li> Alberta Wetland Policy (ESRD 2013) </li><li> Alberta Wetland Identification and Delineation Directive (Government of Alberta 2015) </li><li> Wetland Assessment and Impact Report Directive (Government of Alberta 2017) </li><li> Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool - Actual (ABWRET-A) Guide (Government of Alberta 2015) </li><li> Alberta Wetland Rapid Evaluation Tool - Desktop (ABWRET-D) Factsheet (Alberta Government 2018) </li><li> Alberta Wetland Classification System (ESRD 2015) </li><li> Guide for Assessing Permanence of Wetland Basins (AEP 2014) </li></ul><br> The successful candidate should expect to spend time in the field, including working in remote locations. To meet the physical demands required of this position, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in a variety of weather conditions. <br><br> This is an early-career position for an individual with a either a university degree or diploma in environmental sciences with 2-5 years of experience. Wood will mentor the preferred candidate having the required education, but previous experience of least two previous seasons of vegetation or wetland fieldwork, ABWRET A and D, air photo interpretation, and reporting in Alberta would be an asset. <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br>The following skills / qualifications are required: <br><br><ul><li> Diploma or B.Sc. in science, agriculture or related training in wetlands, botany, ecology, hydrology, or equivalent demonstrated experience. </li><li> Two or more years of relevant field experience or environmental consulting. </li><li> Knowledge of and experience with the Alberta Wetland Policy, ABWRET-A and the Alberta Wetland Classification System. Formal completion of the ABWRET-A Wetland training is an asset. </li><li> Proven taxonomic vegetation identification skills including wetland indicators, rare plants, and weeds/exotic/horticultural species. </li><li> Proficiency in air photo/satellite imagery interpretation, classification and delineation of wetlands in Alberta. </li><li> Experience in preparing federal and provincial regulatory applications (including applications under the Alberta Water Act and Alberta Wetland Policy) is an asset. </li><li> Excellent written and verbal communication. </li><li> Strong commitment to health and safety. </li><li> Well organized, attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and up to date field information. </li><li> Ability to coordinate project planning, logistics and preparation for field work. </li><li> Ability to use navigation tools to navigate to remote locations. </li><li> Ability to work within a team environment. </li><li> Proficient in suite of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. </li><li> Certified in First Aid -Level C and CPR, Ground Disturbance Level II, Argo Operator certification and H2S alive certification is an asset. </li><li> Experience using ArcGIS software is an asset. </li><li> Working knowledge of the Canadian System of Soil Classification and AGRASID in an asset. </li></ul> <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement (EEO) </b><br><br>We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.