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We are an employee-owned company\nwith over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.\nThe Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come\nWho are we looking for?\nWe are seeking a Senior Ecologist to join our Western Canadian team of environmental professionals in Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton.\nAs a Technical Lead, you will be involved in providing both private and public clients with excellent strategic and technical guidance and navigation of the natural environment regulatory framework. This is a key lead position responsible for helping grow our natural science business and provide leadership, mentorship, career development, and financial acumen to our Ecology team. You will also have opportunity to collaborate with other ecology team members across North America.\nThe successful candidate will:\nChampion relationships with internal (GHD) and external clients in Western Canada \nProvide technical leadership on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, and Monitoring Programs \nLead the development of proposals, fieldwork plans, permits/authorizations/offsetting approvals (DFO, WLRS, EAO, SARA, etc.), and reports\nWork with peers, intermediates and junior staff in all aspects of project work, fostering an energetic and collaborative environment\nMentor staff to execute positive business outcomes and foster career development \nCoordinate technical resources and personnel for timely delivery of multiple projects\nSuccessful candidate will be energized by a dynamic work environment \nOccasionally travel to sites, primarily in Western Canada\nLead field investigations \nWhat you will bring to the team:\nR.P.Biol. and/or P.Biol. designation is required\nMinimum 10 years’ experience leading natural science/ecology projects in Western Canada throughout multiple industries, with consulting experience, is required\nBachelor's Degree (minimum) in Environmental Science, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management or related field\nExcellent report and proposal writing skills\nSupporting provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessments \nLeading intermediate and junior staff in data management and reporting\nProject and client management skills; strong sense of business acumen\nLeading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports, possibly multi-disciplinary\nUnderstanding of the federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory requirements for ecology related projects in British Columbia and/or Alberta\nConducting field work, and willingness to travel to undertake field work \nCertification in electrofishing (preferred is Crew Lead Certification)\nManaging and planning fish and wildlife salvage programs\nFish and wildlife identification skills\nWater quality sampling and analysis\nManaging multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail \nCollecting, managing, and analyzing data \nDriving UTVs in remote locations\nValid driver's license \nThe salary range for this position is $94,875 - $158,125. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.\nThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans\nAs a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. 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