Senior Ecologist/Biologist

GEMTEC is a growing firm with offices throughout Atlantic Canada and in Ontario, and we are looking for a motivated and skilled Senior Ecologist/Biologist to join our Team in the Greater Toronto and Barrie area. GEMTEC management understands that creative, talented employees are assets, and that investing in employee development is an investment in our firm. We strive to have employees that are multi-faceted and versatile with a variety of skills.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Senior Ecologist/Biologist in our Barrie, Mississauga or Oshawa, ON offices.

The successful candidate will have the following:

Educational & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (Biology, Environmental Science, Forestry) or Environmental Technologist Diploma.
  
• Professional registration (RPBio or relevant equivalent).
• Minimum 15+ years of related work experience, preferably in the consulting industry.
  
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the field and in the application of natural environment consulting for municipal, provincial and federal Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Studies.
  
• Experience conducting field work, and training / mentoring junior staff in undertaking field work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
  
• Wetland Delineation Training is considered an asset.
• Wetland Ecosystem Services Protocol Training is considered an asset.
  
• Backpack Electrofishing Certification is considered and asset.
  
• ISA certificated arborist is considered an asset.

Main Duties:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

• Lead / supervise the undertaking of environmental and biological fieldwork for a variety of environmental regulatory and permitting requirements at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.
  
• Lead / supervise terrestrial field programs (i.e., wetland delineation and functional assessments, baseline habitat assessments, vegetation surveys, nesting bird surveys).
  
• Responsible for the preparation of associated reports in support of the completion of EIA/EA baseline studies and reports and other permitting requirements as applicable.
  
• Responsible for the preparation of environmental permitting applications for a variety of sectors in a variety of programs at municipal, provincial and federal levels.
  
• Responsible for the preparation of reports and other documents and associated data analysis and mapping, as required.
  
• Develop and implement management plans to protect and restore ecosystems.
  
• Responsible as a Project Manager to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  
• Collaborate with other professionals in related fields, such as environmental scientists and conservationists.
  
• Train / mentor junior and intermediate staff (i.e., field work, proposal and report writing, client development).
  
• Develop new and maintain existing client relationships and contribute to the overall performance and growth of the business.
  
• Work with other senior professionals and leaders to develop the local and wider business, mentor staff, maintain a strong health and safety culture, and manage risk.
  
• Following all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Other duties, as required.
  

Position:

• Full time position available.
• 37.5 hours/week with opportunity for overtime (during busy season).
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Interested individuals, click here to apply: https://gemtec.bamboohr.com/careers/211

Thank you for taking the time to consider GEMTEC. Only candidates proceeding to the next phase of the application process will be contacted at this time. We encourage you to connect with us on LinkedIn, even if this opportunity isn't for you, the next one might be!

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