WHO IS TRINITY CONSULTANTS CANADA LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a dedicated and diligent Vegetation Restoration Ecologist to join the Trinity Consultants Canada team. We will provide an opportunity to join a team of experienced and skilled professionals who thrive on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. While working alongside experts in your field, we will support your career goals by providing great opportunities for growth and advancement through mentorship, training, and other professional development opportunities.

Location: Open (Vancouver Island preferred, but all locations will be considered for the right candidate)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Part-Time considered)

TRINITY CONSULTANTS CANADA, WATER & ECOLOGY

Trinity Consultants Canada is a leading environmental consultancy that brings together trusted advisors, scientists and engineers to help clients solve their most complex challenges. With local trust and global expertise, the Water & Ecology team applies the highest standards of scientific excellence and technical precision to help industry, Government and indigenous Communities secure project permits and approvals, meet regulatory requirements with confidence, and achieve better environmental outcomes.

With over 200 employees across 6 provinces, with 20 Canadian offices, the Water & Ecology team has made the environment its life’s work, as reflected by their mission statement:

We provide trusted environmental services, delivering preeminent water and ecology solutions to clients and communities, through our commitment to scientific excellence, environmental integrity, innovation, and our people.

To achieve our mission, our team is the embodiment of our guiding principles:

-Scientific Excellence: Delivering clear, evidence-based solutions through rigorous, innovative, and reliable scientific excellence. -Professional Integrity & Environmental Ethics : Upholding integrity and ethics to guide responsible, transparent decisions that benefit both society and the environment. -Business Discipline: Driving success through careful planning, collaboration, and disciplined execution to deliver quality on time and on budget. -Development of Successful Individuals & Teams: Empowering people and teams to thrive through trust, inclusion, mentorship, and a culture of continuous growth and excellence. -Community Engagement: Partnering with communities through science, respect, and shared values to support local initiatives and environmental well-being.

WONDERING WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Developing and implementing riparian and wetland habitat restoration and offset plans, and associated monitoring programs.
• Leading and contributing to the design, planning, and execution of programs and studies focused on wetlands, riparian, and terrestrial ecosystems.
• Summarizing and analyzing baseline environmental data to make defensible conclusions supported by scientific literature about the status of the environment, and predictions about potential effects of anticipated natural and anthropogenic influences.
• Recommending mitigation measures and developing documents to communicate mitigation plans to a diverse audience.
• Communicating program and study results to colleagues, clients, Indigenous and stakeholder groups, and regulators, through written reports, formal presentations, and conversation (e.g., regulatory permit applications).
• Contributing to interdisciplinary teams, taking the lead on specific tasks, taking direction on others, and collaborating with colleagues to maximize work productivity and quality.

THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required Technical Qualifications and Skills:

• B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. in wetland and terrestrial ecology, or a related field of study.
• R.P. Bio., or relevant professional designation, or eligible.
• 10+ years of consulting or regulatory experience related to vegetation ecology.
• Spatial data interpretation and analysis skills in ArcGIS.
• Experience working in Canada and BC’s regulatory environment for riparian and wetland permitting and protection (e.g., Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Riparian Areas Protection Act ).
• Experience assessing potential effects on riparian and wetland ecosystems and developing mitigation measures.
• Experience designing, implementing, and monitoring riparian and wetland restoration projects.

General Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent technical writing skills, and demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical reports, management plans, effects assessments, and proposals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment, and independently.
• Experience delegating work and desire to mentor junior staff.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, excellence, and ethics.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The following areas of expertise are considered assets for the position:

• Bioterrain, soils, and vegetation community interpretation and mapping
• Wetland delineation and function assessments
• Rare plant identification
• Invasive plant species identification and management
• UAV (drone) data collection, processing, and interpretation
• Remote sensing data interpretation
• Experience and availability to conduct fieldwork safely in remote settings

Compensation

The compensation range for this role is $55-80 CAD per hour. The posted range reflects wages for a broad scope of experience, with starting pay determined based on education, qualifications, and experiences relevant to the role.

We are committed to cultivating an authentic and diverse organization, welcoming all those interested in our work to apply. We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive interview experience. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to assist you during the interview process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools support our recruitment team but do not replace human decision-making. We are committed to a human-first approach to hiring, where your skills and experience are evaluated by people, and all final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled. Only those applicants that are selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.