At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
As a Senior Vegetation and Wetland Ecologist, in our Calgary or Edmonton Alberta office, you’ll be part of our Western Terrestrial Services Team. The successful applicant will be mostly office based (80%) with some field support and site visits (20%).
The compensation range for this role is $90,000-$144,000 annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Manage and provide senior technical input on vegetation and wetland technical work including environmental assessments, biophysical impact assessments, environmental evaluations and wetland assessments
Support business development activities such as proposals and cost estimates
Provide technical input and support to our intermediate and junior staff on a variety of project
Design and execute complex biological investigations and oversee field surveys
Prepare and/or review technical reports, proposals, cost estimates and marketing materials
Collaborate with private and public sector clients, approval agencies, sub-consultants, and subcontractors
Leverage existing client relationships and cultivate new relationships to generate business development opportunities for our terrestrial services business line
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (e.g., wildlife, soils, hydrology, GIS, regulatory)
Mentor and develop junior and intermediate staff members
Support complex field programs as a senior leader, including limited amounts of field work as required
Your Expertise and Skills
A minimum of 10 years of consulting experience in a directly related role
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field with a focus on vegetation and wetland ecology or environmental science
Registration in a professional organization (e.g. P.Biol. (Alberta) or R.P.Bio. (BC) or professional agrologist (P.Ag.)).
Strong project management skills, including developing and monitoring of budgets, approved project scope and schedule, organizational skills, staff supervision and team communications
Technical abilities in the areas of ecological study design, field sampling protocols, statistical analysis and report preparation and review
Experience overseeing moderately complex projects, including review of reports and technical components for vegetation and wetlands
Experience conducting wetland assessment and regulatory reporting in Alberta in accordance with the Alberta Wetland Policy, including submission of regulatory applications (e.g., WAIFs and WAIRs)
Experience with rare plant surveys and mitigation, ecological land classification, habitat quality assessments and invasive species/weed monitoring and management
Experience with native grassland health assessments and management
Experience leading field programs and managing environmental components of complex projects
Experience working in different ecosystems in western Canada, including native grasslands and boreal forest.
Familiarity with pertinent regulatory requirements (e.g., Albert Wetland Policy) and processes
Experience scoping, completing and participating in the regulatory review process for large multi-disciplinary environmental assessments
Ability to work on a variety of projects in various sectors (e.g., oil and gas, renewable energy, infrastructure).
Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities relating to projects and proposal submissions
Willingness to provide technical direction and active mentorship to junior and intermediate professionals and project managers
A valid Class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions and a clean driving record
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
Sitting, standing, and walking
May lift 50 pounds several times a day when in the field
Can work outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions
This posting reflects a current vacancy that the company is actively seeking to fill.
As a note, we are not accepting third party agency applicants at this time.
Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
