Senior Vegetation Ecologist

Since we started EDI in 1994, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to grow their careers and make a difference by working with our senior leaders. Our culture focuses on quality, support, mentoring, teamwork, positive attitudes, and flexibility to “do it right” for our clients. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and strong communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.

Our benefits include:

• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience
• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership
programs
• Working with a team of established market sector consultants who excel in their fields of science,
environmental assessment and regulatory planning
• A corporate commitment to long-term career and personal development through opportunities and
support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development
budget
• The EDI Vegetation Group is a cohesive and collaborative team of approachable vegetation ecologists and GIS professionals working on a broad range of projects with inventory and management of vegetation resource components including land cover; wetlands; forestry; ecosystem mapping; listed
plants, lichens and communities; and some soil applications

About this opportunity:

Are you looking for a fresh and rewarding way to apply knowledge and experience you have gained through years of working in the environmental consulting industry? Are you interested in molding a developing team in a position with agency? Do you want to be part of a team of like-minded professionals with a good reputation for high quality results? If so, then this opportunity for a permanent, full-time position as a Senior Vegetation Ecologist at any EDI location will be the right fit for you. We are seeking candidates with a professional background focused on leading programs that
assess and manage vegetation resources. The successful candidate must have experience in project management and business development, a proven track record of delivering effective project outcomes and solutions, and interest in collaborating with a team and providing mentorship to junior staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Providing senior technical advice, direction, and mentorship
• Designing and conducting ecological inventory, effects assessment and monitoring programs, including data analysis and technical report writing, as appropriate
• Leading the design, planning and implementation of field programs
• Developing regulatory applications and liaising between regulators and clients when necessary
• Completing senior technical review and Quality Assurance/Quality Control of vegetation and wetland
mapping products and reports, and providing technical sign-off as required for wetland and vegetation
deliverables
• Managing and coordinating projects, including budget compilation and tracking
• Collaborating with the EDI team to execute proposals, including cost estimate
• Supporting other staff/projects within EDI
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

We are looking for someone with:
• Operational knowledge of provincial/territorial and federal regulatory requirements and processes
• A proven record in completing field work productively and safely
• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Experience with project management and client liaison
• Willingness to travel for field work in remote locations and/or between offices
• Experience and interest in mentoring staff and providing support/ supervision
• Self-motivation and an ability to respond in a fast-paced environment

Job requirements includes:

• A minimum of 10 years of related consulting experience (or equivalent)
• BSc degree in biology or related discipline(s); MSc would be an asset.
• Registration or eligibility for registration as RPBio, RPF, PBiol or PAg
• Knowledge and experience of terrestrial ecology in western Canada, such as soil science, vegetation
ecology and taxonomy (including listed species), Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping, wetland ecology,
and/or reclamation
• Experience in a variety of sectors, including oil and gas, transportation, mining, renewable energy and/or urban development
• Class 5 driver’s licence

The typical compensation range for this position is from $82,000 - $146,000 annually; the compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence: [email protected] with EDI2025-146 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.