Ecologist - Toronto, Halton, Kitchener, Niagara - #182240

Your difference is the difference

Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too.

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive, we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide of range of projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

We are actively seeking an Ecologist to help grow RVA’s Ecological Services Team. We are looking for an effective communicator, with a positive mindset who is committed to delivering high quality work. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work alongside ecologists with significant experience, be encouraged to think outside of the box, collaborate in innovation, and help to shape the future of RVA. This is a full-time permanent opportunity.

Duties

• Assist multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, other ecologists and planners, on a variety of development and infrastructure projects.
• Completing background reviews,
• Consulting with regulatory agencies and the opportunity to participate/conduct a wide range of field investigations, including but not limited to:
• floral inventories and vegetation community classifications;
• fish and wildlife surveys;
• stream assessments;
• tree inventories;
• wetland classification; and
• species at risk surveys.
• Responsible for data compilation, analysis, report writing, environmental permitting and approvals, as well as contribute to tree inventory and protection plans, restoration and landscaping.
• Responsible for aquatic and terrestrial habitat investigations,
• Assist in fish, mussel, and wildlife rescues on construction projects, as well as environmental monitoring during construction.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Ecology, Biology or Environmental Science/Management
• A minimum of 4 - 7 years’ experience in the areas of Ecology, Biology, Plant Science, or other related environmental discipline.
• Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector/Practitioner certification or demonstrated experience are an asset.
• ISA Certified Arborist and GIS skills are an asset.
• Experience with targeted surveys for plants, herpetofauna, birds, fish, mussels, mammals or insects.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Access to a personal vehicle and a valid Class G driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
• Strong oral and written communication, report writing, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Previous MTO RAQS certification(s) or MTO project experience are an asset.
• Ecological Land Classification and/or Ontario Wetland Evaluation System certification or demonstrated experience are an asset.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to rise to challenges is a strong asset.
  
  

Your better starts here

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options
  
  

Diversity, Inclusion, And Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.