Graduate Environmental Scientist

About the role

Our Environmental group is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join their team! As a graduate with this group, you will be engaged with projects that involve wetland delineations/assessments & permitting, endangered species surveys, water quality assessments, and ecological & environmental studies. These projects support ecological risk assessments, site characterization and remedial action projects on contaminated sites. Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Wetland delineation
• Field surveys for rare, threatened or endangered flora and fauna and their habitats
• Ecological assessments to classify and map habitat cover types and plant communities
• Surface water quality monitoring and sampling
• Sediment sampling
• Macroinvertebrate surveys / sampling
• Fish, reptile and amphibian surveys
• Managing and evaluating chemical and biological data
• Evaluating and understanding environmental regulations
• Preparing work plans, reports and other written communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology or related field of study
• 0-2 years of experience conducting wetland delineations and ecological field studies
• Proficiency with managing and evaluating chemical and biological data using spreadsheets or database software
• Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) applications software
• Must be physically able to conduct strenuous field studies under field conditions that coincide with survey requirements
• Able and willing to travel to job sites as necessary