Job Description
Senior Ecologist

Company: Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited  
Locations: Burlington, Ontario, Hamilton, Ontario, Mississauga, Ontario, Oakville, ON, Toronto, ON  
Additional Locations: Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Toronto 
Work Site: On Site   
Req ID: 211971 

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Ecologist who has the ability to perform various ecological and environmental services. The candidate will be required to manage projects, prepare reports, coordinate field work, and provide their knowledge and experience to provide in-depth consulting services across several different client groups, from individual landowners to Architects, Engineering and Construction firms, larger utility clients, and municipalities. The ability to communicate clearly and professionally through face-to-face meetings, email correspondence, technical report writing and detailed field assessments will be vital towards the success of DRG’s operations.

Job Duties

  • Travel to various locations within a specified region providing environmental consulting services.
  • Completing or Supervising Environmental Monitoring Field Work.
  • Providing Erosion and Sediment Control Planning.
  • Conducting and Writing Environmental Impact Statements.
  • Performing Natural Heritage Assessments/Natural Heritage Evaluations.
  • Environmental Planning for Land Developments.
  • Preparing Environmental reports for permitting.
  • Drafting Ecological Restoration Plans.
  • Writing formal reports on findings in the field.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years’ Industry experience related to ecology, urban ecosystems, natural asset management and/or environmental science.
  • Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), additional credentials such as Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, and Butternut Health Assessment are a plus.
  • Well-developed skills in identifying vascular plants of all types.
  • Registered Professional Forester or ISA certification.
  • Strong Tree Identification skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of the construction industry and development planning is an asset.
  • Valid provincial driver’s license.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and possess the willingness to learn and progress.
  • Proficiency with MS Office is necessary.
  • Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and field GPS equipment is preferred.
  • Experience with AutoCAD or similar computer drafting programs is a plus. 

Additional Information

  • Full time. Year-round employment.
  • Occasional overtime required.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Excellent Benefits package, RRSP and careers advancement opportunities.
  • Employee-owned company with stock purchase available after 6 months of service.
  • Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada, Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Davey provides ongoing training.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.