Junior Terrestrial Ecologist (2 positions) – Ottawa and Thunder Bay
Your Opportunity
The Ecosystems Team has an opportunity for a Junior Terrestrial Ecologist in our Ottawa and Thunder Bay offices. The successful candidate will join our team of aquatic and terrestrial ecologists who value teamwork and enjoy the company of their colleagues.
Your Key Responsibilities
Primary Tasks, working under the supervision of Project Managers and Senior Ecologists:
- Conduct background reviews for natural heritage assessments
- Participate in fieldwork using Stantec’s Standard Operating Procedures and industry-standard protocols with support from experienced staff, including inventory and assessment of:
- Wildlife and wildlife habitat
- Flora and vegetation communities
- Aquatic habitat
- Fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, sediment and water quality
- Species at risk and other species of conservation concern
- Determining the effectiveness of mitigation efforts for species at risk or other sensitive species or features in Ontario during construction projects
- Enter, compile, and analyze field data
- Prepare reports, including natural heritage input to a variety of planning projects such as species at risk assessments, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies, and ecological monitoring
- Assist in the preparation of applications for authorization under the Species Conservation Act, 2025 or other relevant legislation
- Occasionally travel for work, including field work in remote locations, which may require intense travel during the field season and on weekends
- Participating in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work
Occasional tasks may include:
- Participate in field sampling for fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, sediment and water quality
- Conduct aquatic and habitat assessments for fisheries
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.
Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
