GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 12,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise.

It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a

Senior Ecologist to join our

Western Canadian team of environmental professionals in Vancouver, Calgary or Edmonton.

As a

Technical Lead , you will be involved in providing both private and public clients with excellent strategic and technical guidance and navigation of the natural environment regulatory framework. This is a key lead position responsible for helping grow our natural science business and providing leadership, mentorship, career development, and financial acumen to our Ecology team.

The successful candidate will

Champion relationships with internal (GHD) and external clients in Western Canada

Provide technical leadership on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Plans, and Monitoring Programs

Lead the development of proposals, fieldwork plans, permits/authorizations/offsetting approvals (DFO, WLRS, EAO, SARA, etc.),



and reports

Work with peers, intermediates and junior staff in all aspects of project work, fostering an energetic and collaborative environment

Mentor staff to execute positive business outcomes and foster career development

Coordinate technical resources and personnel for timely delivery of multiple projects

Be energized by a agile work environment

Occasionally travel to sites, primarily in Western Canada

Lead field investigations

What you will bring to the team:

R.P.Biol. and/or P.Biol. designation is required

Minimum 10 years’ experience leading natural science/ecology projects in Western Canada throughout multiple industries, with consulting experience, is required

Bachelor's Degree (minimum) in Environmental Science, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Natural Resource Management or related field

Excellent report and proposal writing skills

Experience supporting provincial and/or federal Environmental Assessments

Experience leading intermediate and junior staff in data management and reporting

Project and client management skills; strong sense of business acumen

Experience leading the preparation of complex, high-consequence technical reports,



possibly multi-disciplinary

Understanding of the federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory requirements for ecology related projects in British Columbia and/or Alberta

Experience conducting field work, and willingness to travel to undertake field work

Certification in electrofishing (preferred is Crew Lead Certification)

Managing and planning fish and wildlife salvage programs

Driving UTVs in remote locations

Valid driver's license The salary range for this position is $106,920 - $178,200. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Senior Ecologist (Winnipeg)
🏢 GHD
📍 Winnipeg