Junior Ecologist

GFT Canada Environment is currently seeking an enthusiastic Junior Ecologist to join our growing Natural Sciences Team! The successful hire will support our transportation infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, bridges and tunnels, roadways, transit and rail, ports and harbours. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Toronto office.

At GFT, 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 our relationships and projects are built.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in field surveys in support of baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, natural environment monitoring and related scopes of work.
• Field data entry, management and analysis.
• Assist with regulatory agency consultation.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and other deliverables, such as existing conditions reports, technical memos, and figures/tables.
• Undertake comprehensive background information reviews and secondary source data collection.
• Follow quality assurance/quality control procedures to ensure commitment to technical excellence.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in a similar role (including co-op experience).
• Keen interest and knowledge of the flora and fauna of Ontario.
• Familiarity with vegetation community classification (e.g. ELC certification is considered an asset), fish and wildlife habitat assessment.
• Experience with technical and scientific reporting.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, team oriented and ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat applications, and file sharing systems (e.g., Sharepoint).
• Valid First Aid and CPR preferred.
• Valid Class G driver’s license.
  

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

 At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.

We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity 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 GFT.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Sponsorship for Canadian Work authorization is not available for this position.

No relocation assistance will be provided for this position.

Local candidates will be given preference.

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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