About the Role
We are seeking candidates with expertise and knowledge in one or more of the areas of Aquatic, Terrestrial and Restoration Ecology.
Roles and Responsibilities
Burnside’s Land Development Ecology Group consists of environmental ecologists with a broad range of experience and expertise, who support our clients in providing solutions to project challenges, specific to the Land Development sector. As a member of this growing and diversified group, the successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President of Ecology, Land Development, and work with the company’s ecologists, environmental professionals and engineers on both project delivery and team development.
Requirements
Terrestrial Ecologist:
Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior and/or intermediate staff.
Manage the scope, budget and deliverables for the natural environmental component of land development projects.
Direct a team of terrestrial staff who undertake fieldwork and ecological surveys across southern/central Ontario, using established protocols.
The following certifications and/or skill sets are considered important assets: Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, Butternut Health Assessment, ISA Certified Arborist, vascular plant inventory experience.
Apply strong working knowledge of Species at Risk (SAR) surveys and submit permit applications, particularly for Butternut under the Endangered Species Act.
Stay up to date with federal and provincial regulations pertaining to current projects.
Effectively communicate, and establish positive relationships, with federal and provincial agencies (i.e., Conservation Authorities, NDMNRF/MECP) during permitting process, on behalf of our Clients.
Coordinate the production of high quality technical field reports, project reports and proposals, with an emphasis on document preparation for federal and provincial environmental approvals.
Prepare Environmental Impact Studies (EIS’s), Natural Heritage Evaluations (NHE’s), Due Diligence Assessments and input to Environmental Assessments (EAs).
Liaise with, and provide support to, other technical specialists including project leads, ecologists, hydrologists, GIS specialists, engineers, environmental and other disciplines.
Other duties as required.
About the Company
More specifically, the position may involve carrying out the following duties:
Aquatic Ecologist:
Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior and/or intermediate staff.
Manage the scope, budget, and deliverables for the natural environmental component of land development projects.
Coordinate and execute Environmental/Adaptive Management Plans, such as the design and implementation of ESC strategies and water quality monitoring.
Direct a team of aquatic staff who undertake aquatic fieldwork and ecological surveys across southern/central Ontario, using established protocols (i.e., fish habitat and headwater drainage feature assessments).
Apply strong working knowledge of Species at Risk (SAR) surveys and submit permit applications, particularly for Redside Dace under the Species at Risk Act, Endangered Species Act and Fisheries Act.
Stay up to date with federal and provincial regulations pertaining to current projects.
Effectively communicate, and establish positive relationships, with federal and provincial agencies (i.e., DFO and NDMNRF/MECP) during permitting process, on behalf of our clients.
Lead high quality technical field reports, project reports and proposals, with an emphasis on document preparation for federal and provincial environmental approvals.
Provide input into Environmental Impact Studies (EIS’s), Natural Heritage Evaluations (NHE’s), Due Diligence Assessments and Environmental Assessments (EA’s).
Liaise with, and provide support to, other technical specialists including project leads, ecologists, hydrologists, GIS specialists, engineers, environmental and other disciplines.
Other duties as required.