Requirements

A university degree in botany, plant ecology, ecology, biology, environmental science, natural resource management or a related discipline

A minimum of five years of relevant skilled experience in terrestrial ecology, natural heritage assessment or environmental consulting

Strong professional experience in botanical inventories, vegetation community assessment and identification of Ontario's vascular plants

Experience applying Ontario's ELC system, vegetation community mapping, wetland identification, delineation and functional assessment

Experience conducting multidisciplinary terrestrial field programs, including wildlife, wildlife habitat and SAR assessments

Experience completing natural heritage impact assessments and preparing technical reports or environmental assessment documentation

Experience working on Ontario projects subject to provincial and municipal natural heritage policies and regulatory requirements

Strong knowledge of plant ecology, vegetation communities, wetlands and terrestrial ecosystem function

Broad wildlife identification and survey skills, including wildlife habitat and SAR identification

Working knowledge of significant wildlife habitat, natural heritage features and relevant environmental legislation, policies, standards, guidance and regulatory requirements in Ontario

Experience with GPS/mobile data collection and GIS-based field mapping

Ability and willingness to undertake fieldwork in variable terrain, weather and seasonal conditions

Formal ELC training is strongly preferred





OWES training or certification is considered a strong asset

Professional designation such as P.Biol., R.P.Bio. or equivalent is considered an asset

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in Terrestrial Ecology, including Vegetation Community Assessment, Wetland Identification, and Natural Heritage Impact Assessments. Proficient in GIS-based Field Mapping and providing Ecological Input to Project Design while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Terrestrial Ecology Field Investigations

Vegetation Community Mapping

Natural Heritage Impact Assessments

Ontario's Ecological Land Classification system

Botanical Inventories

Hard Skills

Vegetation Community Assessment

Wetland Identification

Functional Assessment

Natural Heritage Background Reviews

Technical Report Preparation

Field Data Interpretation

Environmental Inspections

Species at Risk Habitat Protection

GPS/Mobile Data Collection

Ecological Input to Project Design

Soft Skills

Collaboration

Mentorship

Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

P.Biol.

R.P.Bio.

OWES Training or Certification

Formal ELC Training

Industry Keywords

Natural Heritage Assessment

Environmental Consulting

Wildlife Habitat

Species at Risk

Environmental Legislation

Provincial and Municipal Policies

Tools & Technologies

GIS Information

Aerial Imagery

Engineering Drawings

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📌 Terrestrial Ecologist (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario