Vegetation Specialist
Vegetation Specialist, Alberta
Full-time Permanent, Intermediate Level
Start Date: Spring 2023 (flexible)
Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo, Ontario and Calgary, Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.
Why Us?
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage, annual profit sharing, a health and dental benefit program, RRSP contribution matching, Professional Development, field equipment allowance, and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.
Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for a qualified individual with expertise in plant identification, leading vegetation inventories, rare vegetation assessments, and surveys of noxious weeds and invasive species within Alberta and/or Saskatchewan to join our growing team. The successful applicant will be based out of our Calgary, Alberta office and will be expected to regularly contribute to both field- and office-based tasks.
Your Education:
· A degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences. Similar educational experience will also be considered.
Your Field Skills:
· Excellent vegetation identification skills, including demonstrated experience leading rare vascular plant surveys and leading flora inventories in southern Alberta and/or Saskatchewan.
· Ability to travel for regular multi-day field surveys, sometimes in remote locations, under inclement weather, in a variety of environmental conditions, and occasionally for long hours.
· Familiarity with monitoring, analyses, and reporting expectations for vegetation inventories in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan in consideration of development applications.
Additional Requirements:
· Designation, or immediate eligibility, as a Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) in Alberta.
Assets:
· Experience with project management, including client and agency correspondence, budget management, proposal writing, and report preparation.
· Current designation as a Wetland Authenticating Professional and/or experience leading wetland delineations/classifications.
· Familiarity with soil classification techniques and/or with other surveys associated with reclamation planning and assessments.
· Experience completing surveys for wildlife in Alberta and/or Saskatchewan.
Position Type: Full-time Permanent Position [approximately 40 hours per week, including travel].
Start Date: Spring 2023 (flexible)
Duration: Ongoing
Location:Field sites throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. Office tasks based out of our office in Calgary, AB or flexibility to work remotely.
Key Requirements: Valid driver’s license & personal vehicle, Standard First Aid and CPR certification
Salary: $35 -$40 per hour (commensurate on experience)
Submit to: info@nrsi.on.ca
Position: Vegetation Specialist, Alberta
Attn: Andrew Ryckman
Closing Date: March 3, 2023 or until suitable a candidate is found.
Interviews will begin following the position closing date, or as suitable applicants are found. All applications will be reviewed and are appreciated; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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