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We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.\nWe believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.\nWe also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.\nAbout the role:\nReporting to the Manager, Reclamation, the Lead, Vegetation provides technical expertise in vegetation ecology, ecosystem development, and revegetation to support mine reclamation and closure objectives across the Elk Valley.\nAs a member of EVR's multidisciplinary reclamation team, this role works closely with reclamation planners, research specialists, operational teams, Indigenous Nations, regulators, consultants, and other technical professionals to support the development of integrated reclamation strategies. 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Working a compressed work week with alternating Fridays off, come experience what work life balance is all about!\nBenefits:\nTwo Annual Bonus Plans\nComprehensive Benefits Plan\nRetirement Package\nHealth Lifestyle Account\nRelocation Assistance\nIn this role you will:\nParticipate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies \nProvide technical expertise in vegetation ecology, plant community dynamics, ecological succession, and ecosystem recovery to support reclamation planning, implementation, and performance evaluation\nCollaborate with reclamation planners, researchers, environmental specialists, engineers, and operational teams to integrate vegetation considerations into mine planning, reclamation design, and adaptive management strategies\nDevelop revegetation strategies, planting and seeding prescriptions, monitoring programs, technical standards, and best management practices to support ecosystem establishment, vegetation development, and progress towards closure 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