Agricultural Ecologist

Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd is seeking an Agricultural Ecologist to join their Vernon team. The role involves program design, project management, and client development in environmental assessments for infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a background in soils and ecology, with responsibilities including managing projects, preparing reports, and fostering client relationships. The position allows for occasional travel and remote work, promoting a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
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Job Title

Agricultural Ecologist
Location

Vernon
Category

Environmental Assessment & Planning, Regulatory Authorizations
About Us

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.

Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have Eco Action initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!
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
• 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,…