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Ecological Project Manager, Renewable Energy

Natural Resource Solutions Inc - 4 Jobs
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
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Posted 17 days ago
Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.
Why Us?
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage, annual profit sharing, a health and dental benefit program, RRSP contribution matching, Professional Development, field equipment allowance, and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Hybrid work and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.
Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for an experienced Ecological Project Manager to join our growing team in either Waterloo or Calgary to provide ecological services related to a wide variety of project types, with a specific emphasis on managing ecological monitoring programs and conducting impact assessments for renewable energy facilities.
This position would primarily support our Renewable Energy service team, and provides a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to join a leading and respected environmental consulting firm with established clientele and ongoing projects across Canada. The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
  • Managing ecological projects, including multi-year projects containing several seasonal survey types and/or with complex site or regulatory processes.
  • Managing and tracking project budgets.
  • Preparing and managing proposals.
  • Obtaining regulatory permits and ensuring compliance.
  • Overseeing data entry and analysis, and supervising and mentoring junior staff.
  • Communicating with clients and agencies.
  • Completing ecological monitoring reports following applicable regulatory guidelines and industry standards.

Your Education:
  • A degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences (or a similar educational background) is preferred.
  • Candidates with educational backgrounds in alternative fields may be considered if they possess:
    • Exceptional professional experience relevant to the role, and
    • Taxa-specific or discipline-specific expertise in ecology or biology.
Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in environmental consulting.
  • Technical expertise in at least one ecological field, or expertise across a broad range of taxa.

Assets:
  • Ecological project management expertise pertaining to renewable energy developments.
  • Experience preparing ecological proposals and budgets.
  • Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with, species monitoring protocols and other guidelines pertaining to renewable energy developments.
  • Experience completing surveys for wildlife in Ontario, Alberta and/or Saskatchewan.
  • Demonstrated experience in preparing ecological monitoring reports.

Location: The successful candidate will be based at one of our offices in Waterloo, Ontario, or Calgary, Alberta, and will be responsible for a mix of fieldwork and office-based tasks.
Application Closing Date: Dec 31, 2024. Interviews will begin as suitable applicants are found.
Application Requirements: A cover letter addressed to Pamela Hammer is required with all applications.
Position Start Date: Jan 20, 2025.
Salary: $35.00-$39.00 per hour commensurate on experience.
Estimated number of hours per week, including authorized travel: 40 hours.
NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
NRSI is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process, employment, services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our HR Department at 519-807-0592.

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