Overview
Senior Terrestrial Biologist Jobs in Oakville – Ontario at Parsons Corporation
Title: Senior Terrestrial Biologist
Company: Parsons Corporation
Location: Oakville – Ontario
Category: Science
Req #: R151962
Location(s):
CA – ON, Oakville
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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking a Senior Biologist for our team in Ontario to compliment the Planning and Ecological Services Group in Ontario. Parson’s Planning and Ecological Services Group works both in support of other internal groups (primarily land development/transportation/streets and bridges, and stormwater management) and also as an independent unit completing ecological assessments and monitoring duties directly for various clients.
Duties
will include field investigations and inventories, impact assessment studies and mitigation plans, during and post-construction monitoring of environmental project components, and preparation of technical reports and memos. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field as required but will primarily be an Office position with flexible office work arrangements.
The Senior Biologist/Ecologist’s key responsibilities include:
Undertakes and participates in biological field investigations and data collection (e.g., breeding bird and amphibian surveys, bat acoustic surveys, vegetation inventories and tree surveys, wildlife and species at risk surveys, Ecological Land Classification assessment, wetland evaluations, and fisheries assessments) following established protocols.
Strong technical writing skills; provide high quality review of technical documents; report writing, impact assessment, ecological reporting.
Manage project workloads, scheduling and coordination
Assists with proposal development, work programs, managing project budgets and invoicing.
Lead/assist with
Project Management
/coordination of ecological services work Provide mentorship to intermediate and junior staff members as well as the opportunity to manage others Skills &
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience
Private sector/consulting experience
Post-secondary
education
in environmental science/studies, biology/ecology/Forestry, geography, or related field
Strong organizational and
communication skills
Experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of field data following established protocols
Experience in the accurate identification of Ontario flora and fauna (trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, birds, reptiles amphibians, mammals, and/or insects).Experience on Metrolinx and MTO projects; RAQS Certification (Nature Science, EA Planning Etc.) considered an asset or experience to obtain RAQS certification.
Experience with
obtaining permits and approvals under the Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Fisheries Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act Current or past certification as an ISA Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester is considered an asset.
Strong knowledge of Species at Risk …
