The Opportunity

• We are looking for an intermediate level vegetation ecologist to join our team of passionate ecology professionals on a diversity of projects across multiple market sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct vegetation and wetland surveys, including Grassland Vegetation Inventory, plant community mapping, wetland assessment (identification, classification, delineation, and ABWRET-A).
• Support Trace’s other practice areas as needed, cross-training when necessary, with the reclamation and remediation practice areas.
• Contribute to quality assurance and quality control within the ecology practice area.
• Advise clients on municipal and provincial regulatory requirements, including the Alberta Wetland Policy.
• Prepare biophysical impact assessments, Wetland Assessment and Impact Reports, Wetland Assessment and Impact Forms, and Environmental Protection Plans.
• Facilitate regulatory approvals, including meeting with regulators.
• Support project managers by carrying out project management tasks.

About You and Your Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience.
• At minimum, designation as a Professional Biologist-in-Training or a Professional Agrologist-in-Training in Alberta.
• Strong plant identification skills and experience conducting vegetation and wetland surveys in Alberta.
• Experience conducting rare plant surveys or a strong interest in doing so.
• Understanding of provincial and federal legislation and policy (Water Act, Alberta Wetland Policy, Crown claimability, Migratory Birds Convention Act).
• Strong technical report writing and data management skills.
• Able to think critically, problem solve, and prioritize time and effort effectively.
• Experience using MS Office suite and ArcGIS.

Why Trace?

• We genuinely care about you and put our people first.
• A culture of positivity, empowerment, empathy, trust, and teamwork.
• You can “choose your own adventure” at Trace and we will help you get there.
• We are a company that wants to be the best at everything we do.
• A flexible employee ownership program where shareholders provide input and help make decisions.

For further information or to apply:

Please visit traceassociates.ca/careers to submit your cover letter and resume and quote position number CAN-0300-41.  Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.