Job Title: Junior Environmental Field Consultant / Ecology Researcher – Short-Term Paid Contract Location: 37 Broad River Road, Seguin Township, Ontario (near Parry Sound) Work arrangement: One on-site visit, with document review and report preparation completed remotely Timing: Immediate; written work ideally completed by November 24 or 25, 2026 Project summary A property owner is seeking a senior student, recent graduate, environmental technician or junior professional for a focused, site-specific environmental review concerning an existing approximately 65-square-metre garage near a shoreline. The matter is the subject of an Ontario Land Tribunal minor-variance appeal, with a one-day hearing scheduled for December 7, 2026.This is a limited-scope assignment involving one site visit and a concise written analysis. It is not presently intended to be a full Environmental Impact Study.

Scope of work Review existing planning reports, municipal materials, site plans and photographs. Attend the property for one site visit and document relevant existing conditions with observations and photographs. Compare the environmental effects of retaining the garage in its current location with appropriate mitigation versus relocating it farther from the shoreline.





Consider vegetation and tree impacts, boulder or bedrock disturbance, grading and excavation, erosion, runoff, stormwater infiltration, shoreline protection, water quality and fish-habitat considerations. Identify practical mitigation, revegetation and erosion/runoff-control measures. Prepare a concise, objective written analysis explaining the observations, comparison and recommendations.

Preferred qualifications Senior student, recent graduate or junior skilled in environmental science, ecology, biology, fish and wildlife, ecosystem management, natural resources, environmental planning or a related discipline. Relevant field-observation, research, mapping, photography or technical-report-writing experience. Knowledge of Ontario shoreline ecology, natural heritage, erosion/runoff or freshwater/fish habitat is an asset.

Ability to travel to the property in Seguin Township. Ability to work objectively and complete the assignment within the required timeframe.

Compensation This is a paid short-term contract.

Compensation is negotiable based on qualifications and the agreed scope. Applicants should provide their proposed hourly rate or fixed-fee quote.

📌 Junior Environmental Field Consultant / Ecology Researcher (Vaughan)
🏢 Private Property Owner
📍 Vaughan