Intermediate/Senior Terrestrial Ecologist

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA+ continues to grow and expand its Earth and Environment team in Southern Ontario. Our Natural Environment Team is seeking a Terrestrial Ecologist to support projects in Southern Ontario. The successful candidate will join our team of biologists, environmental professionals, and field technicians, contributing expertise in field programs and natural heritage reporting for diverse sectors including energy, waterpower, transportation, and land development for both public and private clients.

This role offers the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model, which includes flexible hours, remote work options, and access to one of our offices located across the GTA (Kitchener, Guelph, Burlington, Mississauga, Spadina-Fort York, or Bowmanville).

The position will involve both office-based responsibilities as well as seasonal terrestrial fieldwork. Office work includes preparing proposals, technical reports, and environmental impact studies. Currently we are looking for candidates with demonstrated expertise in botany and bats.

This role offers room for professional growth and advancement, including opportunities to develop project and team management skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct terrestrial field inventories.
• Prepare environmental impact evaluation statements, design ecological studies, and author other technical documents.
• Develop appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures.
• Complete requests for authorizations and permits under the Endangered Species Act and Species at Risk Act.
• Work with clients to find practical solutions that minimizes impacts to the natural environment.