Ecologist

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Ecologist to be based in Ottawa, Kitchener, or London, Ontario office to support our existing activities and to grow our capacity to serve clients. This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will enjoy working on a diversity of projects, be an effective communicator, and be committed to producing high-quality work. The successful candidate will also have experience leading biological inventories, such as Ecological Land Classification surveys, botanical inventories, wetland evaluations, breeding bird surveys, herpetofauna surveys, Species at Risk habitat and Significant Wildlife Habitat assessments, aquatic habitat assessments, and fish community sampling using a variety of capture gear. Writing and other communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams are essential qualities.

The position will involve working with project managers to provide support on environmental investigations including baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, Species at Risk permitting and mitigation plans, and related scopes of work.

Key roles for the position include

• Supporting planning, coordinating logistics, and executing ecological field studies.

• Authoring and coordinating the preparation of technical documents such as environmental impact assessments, mitigation plans, etc. that support regulatory applications and permits.

• Working with a large multi-disciplinary team to execute projects and meet client expectations.

• Assisting project managers with tasks such as monthly project and budget update summaries, preparation of meeting minutes, scheduling and coordinating field programs.

• Supporting the preparation of proposals and work plans.

• Adhering to and enforcing corporate Safety, Health, and Environment protocols and AECOM's quality control program.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, or Biological Sciences or a related field.

• 4 years of experience of demonstrated equivalency of experience or education as an environmental consultant, industry representative, or other.

• Valid driver's license is required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience as an environmental consultant, industry representative, or other.

• Knowledge and experience with federal and provincial acts, regulations, policies, and guidelines, in particular, the Endangered Species Act and the Species at Risk Act.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; comfortable liaising with clients, colleagues, and sub-contractors alike.

• Certified in Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, or ISA Arborist an asset.

• Environmental construction monitoring experience is an asset.

• Well-organized and strong time management skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications and various research tools.

• Valid First Aid + CPR.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $65,000.00 - $90,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at ~~~ and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10112548

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Canada Ltd