Job Summary
The Ontario Ecology team at AECOM is looking for a new team member for the position of Aquatic Ecologist to support our existing activities and to grow our capacity to serve clients on challenging and exciting projects across the province.
The successful candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, be highly motivated, enjoy working collaboratively with complementary technical disciplines on a wide range of projects (e.g. transportation, renewable energy, infrastructure, etc.), is an effective communicator and is committed to producing high quality work in a timely fashion.
Individuals should have a strong background conducting biological inventories, including aquatic habitat assessments, fish community sampling using a variety of capture gear, freshwater fish identification including Species at Risk and invasive species, environmental impact assessments and associated reporting. Writing and interpersonal communication skills must be high quality. Organizational skills and an ability to work well on multi-disciplinary teams in a fast paced environment are essential qualities.
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. The ability to coordinate ecology projects and ecology components of larger projects will be key to this position.
Key roles for the position include:
Coordinating and performing field investigations to document baseline conditions according to study requirements in urban and remote sites;
Conducting fisheries and aquatic habitat assessments including habitat mapping, fish capture, and identification of habitat restoration opportunities;
Working collaboratively with AECOM’s fluvial geomorphologists, hydrologists, terrestrial ecologists, and hydrogeologists to integrate study results with complementary technical disciplines;
Conducting aquatic Species at Risk habitat assessments and species-specific surveys when required;
Maintaining effective communication with clients and staff;
Adhering to and enforcing AECOM’s Health and Safety Protocols;
Writing effective reports in a scientific style.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Post-secondary degree or diploma in environmental science or biology, from a recognized University or College and a minimum of 2 years of Ontario environmental consulting experience required.
Valid, Class I or Class II Electrofishing Training
Preferred Qualifications
Royal Ontario Museum Fish Identification Training.
Knowledge and demonstrated experience applying DFO’s Risk Management Framework.
Knowledge and experience identifying freshwater fishes of Ontario and ability to field-distinguish cyprinids, salmonids, sportfish, aquatic Species at Risk and invasive species
Demonstrated experience conducting field work in southern and northern Ontario.
Demonstrated experience identifying aquatic habitat restoration opportunities and preparing effective offsetting (e.g. compensation) plans;
Knowledge and experience with federal and provincial acts, regulations, policies and guidelines in particular, Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Planning Act, Aggregates Act
Experience with air photo interpretation (hard/soft copy), Global Positioning Systems, and map and compass orientation;
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Geographical Information Systems (GIS);
Proficiency in use of various research tools, strong ability to write scientifically, and capability to organize and communicate with peers, managers and clients;
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.
Job Category Sciences
Business Line Environment
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Strategic Business Unit Canada
Country Canada
Position Status Full Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 275535BR
Additional Locations CA – Barrie, ON – 55 Cedar Point Drive, CA – Hamilton, ON – 45 Goderich Rd, CA – Markham, ON – 105 Commerce Valley Dr W, CA – Mississauga, ON – 1000-5090 Explorer Drive
Virtual: No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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