Parsons is seeking a Terrestrial Biologist for our team in Ontario to join the Environmental Services Group in Ontario. In this role the successful candidate be an integral part of the environmental group and will be involved in a wide range of projects across the province. Willingness to travel to field sites is expected.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in private sector/consulting
- Post-secondary education in environmental science/studies, biology/ecology/Forestry, geography, or related field
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of field data following established protocols
- Demonstrated experience in conducting terrestrial inventories and habitat assessments
- Experience in the accurate identification of Ontario flora and fauna
- RAQS Certification (Nature Science, etc.) considered an asset or experience to obtain RAQS certification
- Current or past certification as an ISA Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester is considered an asset
- Experience in completing Impact Assessment following municipal, provincial or federal policies or acts
- Maintaining and organizing accurate and detailed fieldnotes as well as photo documentation records
- Proficiency in the use of ArcGIS Software
- Excellent written and oral communications skills particularly technical report writing
- Valid driver's license
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- employer paid provincial care premiums
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
- life insurance
- paid time off
- sick leave
- province observed holidays off
- gym membership discounts
