Ecologist, On-Call

Job title: Ecologist, On-Call

Job description: Requisition/Vacancy No.

262352BR

Job Category

Ecology

Job Summary

AECOM is currently seeking entry-level/junior-level Ecologists to join our team in on-call positions lasting 6 months. The position can be based out of any of the following locations: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Markham, Mississauga, ON.

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Summary:
The position will involve working with project managers to provide support on environmental investigations including baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, species at risk permitting, and mitigation plans and related scopes of work.

Major Responsibilities for the position may include:

• Performing field investigations to describe vegetation communities according to study requirements;
• Conducting breeding and/or migratory bird surveys; amphibian surveys; mammal tracking surveys;
• Conducting Species at Risk habitat assessments and species-specific surveys;
• Adhering to and enforcing corporate health and safety protocols.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.

AECOM’s program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.

Business Line

Environment

Position Status

Part-time Variable

What We Offer

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Minimum Requirements

• University Degree in science or biology, from a recognized University is required.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience (for example, a College Diploma in a relevant field of study with some relevant job experience may be considered.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting biological inventories, such as: terrestrial vegetation surveys, wetland evaluations, wildlife surveys, breeding bird surveys, Species at Risk habitat screenings, and reptile/amphibian surveys.
• Knowledge and experience identifying flora and plant communities, including taxonomy and species identification.
• Demonstrated experience identifying fauna of Ontario (e.g. birds, amphibians, snakes, turtles, mammals including bats, insects, etc.).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as in a team and ability to work in both field and office environments.
• Writing and other communication skills, organizational skills and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams, are essential qualities.
• Data entry and report writing.

Additional Information:

• Company will not cover expenses associated with any relocation for this position.
• Company unable to facilitate work Sponsorship for this position.
• Must be willing to travel (including overnight and up to 2 weeks at a time)
• Valid Class G Driver’s License.

Business Group

Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)

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