Whitecourt, Canada | Posted on 05/22/2026 We are currently seeking a Habitat Restoration Ecologist to join our team based out of our Whitecourt office. This full‑time permanent position focuses on ecological assessments, construction environmental oversight, and habitat restorations. The role leverages ecological spatial field data to implement restoration plans for regulatory compliance at the landscape level.

Project work is rewarding, team based, safety driven and is completed for the energy and forest sectors throughout Alberta.

Woodlands North

Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions.

All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services. This position is accountable for protected and efficient project work. Manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers,



management and clients.

Initiate, develop, and execute continuous improvement initiatives and best practices. Assist the Operation Manager with scheduling and management of projects.

Experience with construction environmental oversight or supervision of road building, right‑of‑way and well site development, clearing and harvesting operations, culvert and bridge installations. Knowledge of vegetation, wetland, watercourse, wildlife and soils data collection.

University

Degree or technical diploma required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology or Engineering. Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations.

Qualified Aquatic Environmental

Specialist. Expert at stream construction of abiotic features – slope, gradient, roughness, chemistry, wood, planted vegetation, cover and shape for recruiting biotic features or accelerating the watercourse rate of recovery. Knowledgeable of federal and provincial environmental legislation, regulations, and permitting.

Ability to maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract. Ability to demonstrate a safety and customer service focus. Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment.

📌 Habitat Restoration Ecologist (Whitecourt)
🏢 Woodlands North
📍 Whitecourt