Agricultural Ecologist

Associated Engineering is seeking an Agricultural Ecologist in Vernon, BC, with a background in soils and ecology. Responsibilities include program design, project management, and client development for environmental projects. The role requires 7+ years of experience and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities. The position involves occasional travel and remote work, promoting an entrepreneurial culture within a stable company.
Job Description

We currently have an opening for an Agricultural Ecologist to join our team in Vernon.

You have a scientific background in soils and ecology and the ability to support a growing environmental team in the Vernon office. The position involves program design and implementation, project management, and client and business development. You will tackle a wide variety of environmental work primarily on local and regional infrastructure engineering projects through all project phases, including occasional travel and remote work.

We offer a culture that promotes entrepreneurial spirit within the stability of a well-established company and our growing Vernon office provides many professional development and advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for consulting.

Responsibilities include the following:
• Designing and overseeing studies and coordinating field surveys.
• Managing complex multi-disciplinary projects including their budgets and liaising with clients, colleagues and contractors.
• Preparing and reviewing high quality technical reports and workplans for technical programs and writing winning proposals.
• Leading municipal, provincial and federal regulatory processes, including ALC processes.
• Developing and managing relationships with industry, government and Indigenous clients.
• Contributing to the growth and scientific development of the company.
• Contributing to business development, including leading and assisting in proposal preparation, client contacts, and meetings.
• Training and mentoring junior agrologists and other staff.

Job Requirements

What you will bring:
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Agriculture or Forestry.
• Professional registration (P.Ag., R.P.Bio.).
• Adaptability to a wide variety of work types and project sizes.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• 7+ years of experience in agricultural assessments, soils and environmental consulting.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
• Experience writing winning cost proposals and workplans.
• Practical experience as a QP in soils, agriculture capability assessments, riparian and crop interfaces, soil amendments, and ALC applications.
• Experience in study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Valid driver’s licence.

What we offer:
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 and is commensurate with experience relative to this position.