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AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

Senior Biologist - Wetlands and Vegetation Specialist, Environmental Planning

Environmental SciencesUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree in biology, ecology, botany, environmental sciences, environmental planning, or a related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in wetland identification and delineation, vegetation inventories, and environmental planning is required.
  • Confirmed experience preparing sampling plans and strategies, as well as regulatory documents, is required.
  • In-depth knowledge of wetland classification systems and plant ecology is required.
  • Expertise in environmental planning frameworks and regulatory processes is required.
  • Membership in a relevant professional association is an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and contribute to drafting fieldwork programs for wetland and vegetation inventories.
  • Develop sampling plans and strategies consistent with provincial and federal regulatory requirements and scientific best practices.
  • Contribute to the Project Description and environmental planning documents.
  • Participate in consultations with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and regulatory authorities to support project alignment and compliance.
  • Support authorization processes and liaise with regulatory agencies.
  • Draft and review technical reports, sections of environmental impact assessments covering environmental conditions, impacts, mitigation measures, and compensation projects, and regulatory documents.
  • Develop and deliver technical training to internal teams and external collaborators.
  • Conduct fieldwork to ensure that wetland and vegetation inventory methodologies are followed and data collection is standardized.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological considerations into project planning and design.
  • Stay current on trends, technologies, and scientific publications in wetland ecology, vegetation management, and environmental planning.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis

Engineering services for infrastructure and energy

AtkinsRéalis provides engineering services for infrastructure and nuclear projects, connecting people, data, and technology to plan, design, build, and manage systems worldwide. It delivers integrated services through consulting, design, engineering, and project management, using a global team and data-driven collaboration to move projects from concept to commissioning. The company’s global reach and end-to-end capability across conventional engineering and nuclear sectors enable coordinated delivery across multiple disciplines. Its goal is to transform infrastructure and energy systems worldwide by delivering safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Epsom, United Kingdom
Founded
1938

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