Aquatic and Fisheries Ecologist

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Position Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for safe and efficient project work;
  
• Support our WCC mobile technology, spatial data set integrity and web enabled dashboard;
  
• Lead and manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers and management, regulators, and clients;
  
• Provide senior ecology review of reports and data analysis;
  
• Support mentorship and inspire the professional development of Woodlands employees.
  

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• Proficient with GIS and spatial ecological database management;
  
• University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology, Engineering, Geomatics or Surveying;
  
• Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist;
  
• Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations, with preference of P. Biol. with Alberta Society of Professional Biologists;
  
• Minimum experience of 5 years;
  
• Strong analytical and reporting skills;
  
• Ability to demonstrate a safety and customer service focus;
  
• Developed technical writing skills;
  
• Proficient with Alberta Fish and Fish Habitat;
  
• Expert at stream construction of Abiotic Features - slope, gradient, roughness, chemistry, wood, planted vegetation, cover and shape for the purpose of recruiting biotic features or accelerating the WCC rate of recovery;
  Knowledgeable of Federal and Provincial legislation, regulations, and permitting.

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