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You will contribute to both field and office-based assignments and collaborate with GHD’s broader Ecology & Natural Science and Impact Assessment teams.\nHybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.\nWorking with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:\nConduct fish and fish habitat assessments, aquatic habitat characterization, benthic invertebrate sampling, and fisheries field investigations.\nSupport ecological baseline programs, including wetland and watercourse assessments, Species at Risk assessments, benthic invertebrate studies, and flora and fauna inventories.\nCollect, manage, analyze, and interpret fisheries, benthic, and other ecological data.\nAssess potential effects to fish and fish habitat, aquatic communities, wetlands, Species at Risk, and other natural environment features associated with development projects.\nProvide aquatic and ecological support to environmental and impact assessments, including baseline characterization, effects assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and permitting.\nSupport Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act, and other federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory permitting and authorization processes, including fish habitat offsetting and compensation planning.\nPrepare technical reports, memoranda, permit applications, monitoring reports, and other environmental documentation.\nPlan and support field programs, including equipment, logistics, data collection, and field documentation.\nWork collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and other interested parties, as appropriate.\nSupport project delivery and the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, schedules, budgets, and cost estimates.\nComplete field and office work in accordance with GHD’s health, safety, and environmental requirements.\nWhat you will bring to the team:\nBachelor’s degree in biology, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is considered an asset.\nApproximately 2 to 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably including environmental consulting experience.\nExperience conducting fish and fish habitat assessments, aquatic habitat surveys, watercourse assessments, water quality sampling, Species at Risk surveys, and other aquatic field investigations.\nExperience identifying Ontario freshwater fish species, with knowledge of Ontario freshwater ecosystems, fisheries, and aquatic habitats.\nFamiliarity with fisheries sampling and fish handling methods, with electrofishing experience considered an asset.\nExperience with benthic invertebrate sampling, identification, data analysis, and/or biomonitoring considered an asset.\nExperience with freshwater mussel surveys, identification, habitat assessments, and/or Species at Risk mussel assessments is considered an asset.\n\nKnowledge of applicable Ontario and federal environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, and guidance related to fish and fish habitat, Species at Risk, wetlands, and watercourses.\nStrong technical writing, data management, analytical, communication, and organizational skills, including experience with digital field data collection tools and GIS/spatial data.\nExperience with other ecological surveys and assessments, such as birds, amphibians, reptiles, vegetation, or wildlife, is considered an asset.\nAbility to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.\nValid driver’s licence, availability for short-term travel, and ability to undertake fieldwork in a variety of environmental conditions and terrain, including remote locations.\nAdditional Ontario experience and certifications considered assets:\nClass I Electrofishing or Class II Backpack Electrofishing certification/training. \nRegistration in MTO RAQS for Fisheries Assessment and/or Fisheries Contracts. \nMTO Fisheries Protocol training and experience applying the MTO Fisheries Protocol for Protecting Fish and Fish Habitat on Provincial Undertakings. \nTraining or experience with the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP) and/or Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) methods. \nExperience applying the Evaluation, Classification and Management of Headwater Drainage Features Guidelines. \nCertified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) or equivalent erosion and sediment control training/experience. \nFirst Aid certification; training can be provided if required.\nThe salary range for this position is $67.500- $112.500.-\nThe 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\nThis position is for an existing vacancy\nAs a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievements and recognize the strength of a diverse workplace. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. 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