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About the role

  • Terrestrial Ecologist conducting field investigations, natural heritage assessments, and technical reporting for LGL Limited’s Ontario environmental consulting projects.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct terrestrial ecology field investigations focused on vegetation, plant communities, wetlands, wildlife, wildlife habitat and Species at Risk
  • Complete vegetation community classification, mapping and botanical inventories using Ontario’s Ecological Land Classification system
  • Conduct and support wetland identification, delineation, functional assessment and evaluation
  • Complete natural heritage background reviews, screening and impact assessments
  • Develop avoidance, mitigation, restoration, compensation, habitat enhancement and monitoring measures
  • Interpret field data, mapping, aerial imagery, GIS information, engineering drawings and design plans
  • Prepare natural heritage and terrestrial ecology reports, existing conditions assessments, impact assessments, technical memoranda and environmental assessment documentation
  • Provide ecological input to project design
  • Collaborate with planners, engineers, arborists, aquatic ecologists, clients, project teams and regulatory agencies
  • Support environmental permitting, approvals and consultation
  • Provide terrestrial ecology support during construction, including environmental inspections, mitigation monitoring, Species at Risk habitat protection and restoration monitoring
  • Coordinate field programs and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff

Requirements

  • A university degree in botany, plant ecology, ecology, biology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related discipline
  • A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in terrestrial ecology, natural heritage assessment or environmental consulting
  • Strong professional experience in botanical inventories, vegetation community assessment and identification of Ontario vascular plants
  • Experience applying Ontario’s ELC system, vegetation community mapping, wetland identification, delineation and functional assessment
  • Experience conducting multidisciplinary terrestrial field programs, including wildlife, wildlife habitat and SAR assessments
  • Experience completing natural heritage impact assessments and preparing technical reports or environmental assessment documentation
  • Experience working on Ontario projects subject to provincial and municipal natural heritage policies and regulatory requirements
  • Strong knowledge of plant ecology, vegetation communities, wetlands and terrestrial ecosystem function
  • Broad wildlife identification and survey skills, including wildlife habitat and SAR identification
  • Working knowledge of significant wildlife habitat, natural heritage features and relevant environmental legislation, policies, standards, guidance and regulatory requirements in Ontario
  • Experience with GPS/mobile data collection and GIS-based field mapping
  • Ability and willingness to undertake fieldwork in variable terrain, weather and seasonal conditions
  • Formal ELC training is strongly preferred
  • OWES training or certification is considered a strong asset
  • Professional designation such as P.Biol., R.P.Bio. or equivalent is considered an asset

Benefits

  • Potential for profit-sharing and ownership
  • Extended health benefits and disability coverage
  • RRSP contributions
  • Progressive vacation policy
  • Support for professional certifications
  • Safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$70,000 - CA$85,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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