Terrestrial Ecologist

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

Excellence Delivered As Promised. It’s more than a slogan. It’s our standard. It’s the expectation we place upon ourselves as individuals and as a company. It represents our commitment to our valued clients, industry partners, and employees. It’s our earnest pledge to do what we say. It’s the core of who we are as a firm and the foundation upon which all of our relationships and projects are built.

Gannett Fleming’s Environmental Team in Toronto is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Terrestrial Ecologist to join our growing team.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Lead natural heritage studies in support of various infrastructure projects including transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure, and other projects.
• Conduct background data reviews and interpretation appropriate databases summarizing natural heritage existing conditions, including species at risk data.
• Complete environmental field studies/programs such as vegetation, wetlands, wildlife, and oversee field data collection.
• Conduct wildlife surveys for herpetofauna, birds, and/or mammals.
• Undertake tree inventories and arborist studies including preparation of plans/drawings and reports for various types of infrastructure projects.
• Apply advanced scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies when working on technical problems.
• Carry out environmental impact assessments by identifying potential effects and developing appropriate mitigation/monitoring measures and strategies. 
• Prepare high quality technical reports, including writing, coordinating, and analyzing ecological/environmental datasets.  This may include environmental impact assessment reports, field reports; permit applications; compensation plans; restoration plans; management plans.
• Assist with stakeholder/review agency consultation.
• Follow quality assurance/quality control procedures to ensure commitment to technical excellence.
• Effectively manage and coordinate projects and budgets as a technical lead or project manager.
• Apply knowledge and interpret applicable municipal, provincial and federal legislation (e.g., municipal official plans, Endangered Species Act).
• Contribute to and assist with the preparation of proposals, including supporting the preparation of proposals, fee estimates and workplans.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Urban Forestry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of practical experience in environmental consulting.
• Certified in Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System.
• Demonstrated experience conducting biological/environmental studies, writing reports, interpreting legislation and conducting fieldwork.
• Field experience with tree inventories with the ability to identify trees and flora common to southern and central Ontario.
• Experience with air photo interpretation (hard/soft copy), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and map and compass orientation.
• Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
• Familiarity and working knowledge of various environmental permits and approvals at federal, provincial and municipal levels.
• An understanding of transportation, transit and municipal infrastructure construction projects gained through practical experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and drawings.
• ISA Certified Arborist is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency with a strong commitment to ensuring client satisfaction, achieving goals and objectives; excellent self-management, project management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, team oriented and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat applications, and file sharing systems (e.g., Sharepoint).
• Valid Class G driver’s license.

At Gannett Fleming, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming

Location: Toronto

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time 

Internal Requisition ID:2024-11587

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location