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 make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.
Our benefits include:
· Competitive compensation, including health benefits, RRSP matching, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
· A commitment to long-term development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
· Working with a team of established industry leaders who excel in the fields of terrestrial and aquatic biology
· A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience
· A cohesive and collaborative team of approachable vegetation ecologists and wetland authenticators 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:
This is an exciting opportunity for someone beginning their career as a Vegetation and Wetland Ecologist. It is a permanent, full-time position in our Calgary office, supporting our team on various projects throughout Alberta and western Canada. In this position you will collaborate and work with a team of vegetation ecologists, project managers and biologists to provide practical solutions to our clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
· Supporting vegetation surveys, including vegetation inventories, listed plant species surveys, and weed surveys across various ecoregions in western and northern Canada
· Supporting wetland classification surveys
· Preparing site plans and silviculture recommendations
· Conducting/assisting with data entry, analysis and technical reporting
· Traversing by foot and/or utility vehicle safely through remote, forested, and variable terrain
· Supporting other staff/projects within EDI
· Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program
We are looking for someone with:
· The desire to grow their career in an established, employee-owned company
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and time management skills
· Professional report writing
· The capacity to work in a dynamic environment with senior support
· The ability to prioritize and manage several deadlines and clients
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with enthusiasm for continual improvement
· The ability to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and/or travel between offices
· The aptitude to work collaboratively and effectively with junior, intermediate and senior staff of different disciplines, within teams on various projects of differing complexity, and with First Nations, sub-consultants and government agencies
Job requirements include:
· Diploma from an accredited institution in biology or related discipline(s); BSc degree preferred
· Registration or working towards registration as RPBio, PBiol or Pag
· Eligibility to work towards becoming an authenticating wetland professional
· A desire to learn field assessment skills; experience with the following considered assets:
- Plant identification
- Soil knowledge
- ArcGIS proficiency
· Class 5 driver’s licence
Application deadline – Open until filled
At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members 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 EDI2024-127 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
