Habitat Restoration Ecologist

We are currently seeking a Habitat Restoration Ecologist to join our team based out of our Whitecourt office. This is a full-time permanent position that is focused on ecological assessments, construction environmental oversight and habitat restorations. This position strategically leverages a vast amount of ecological spatial field data to implement restoration plans for regulatory compliance at the landscape level. Project work is rewarding, team based, safety driven and is completed for the energy and forest sectors throughout the province. About Us Woodlands North Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions. All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services. Position Responsibilities This position is accountable for safe and efficient project work; Manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers, management and clients; Initiate, develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and best practices; Assist the Operation Manager with the scheduling and management of projects. Position Requirements and Qualifications Experience in watercourse crossing assessments and restorations; Experience with construction environmental oversight or supervision of road building, right-of-way and well site development, clearing and harvesting operations, culvert and bridge installations; Knowledge of vegetation, wetland, watercourse, wildlife and soils data collection; Knowledgeable in current restoration best management practices for terrestrial habitat restoration of linear features such as legacy roads and seismic for caribou habitat restoration; University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology or Engineering; Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations; Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist; Expert at stream construction of Abiotic Features - slope, gradient, roughness, chemistry, wood, planted vegetation, cover and shape for recruiting biotic features or accelerating the watercourse rate of recovery; Knowledgeable of Federal and Provincial environmental legislation, regulations, and permitting; Minimum experience of 4 years; Strong analytical and reporting skills; Ability to maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract; Ability to move a variety of initiatives forward at the same time; Ability to demonstrate a safety and customer service focus. Apply Now Salary is competitive and based on level of experience and education. Woodlands offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible work environment. Applicants are to submit a cover letter with a resume in a MS Word or .pdf format. Only suitable applicants will be contacted. For more information visit www.woodlandsnorth.co

The Habitat Restoration Ecologist is accountable for safe and efficient project work, managing project deliverables and relationships with peers, management, and clients. The role also involves initiating and executing continuous improvement initiatives and assisting with project scheduling.

Candidates must have a university degree or technical diploma in a relevant field and a minimum of 4 years of experience in habitat restoration and environmental oversight. Knowledge of current restoration practices and environmental legislation is also required.

• Comprehensive Benefits • Flexible Work Environment

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• Ecological Assessments
• Construction Environmental Oversight
• Habitat Restoration
• Watercourse Crossing Assessments
• Supervision of Road Building
• Right-of-Way Development
• Wildlife Data Collection
• Restoration Best Management Practices
• Environmental Legislation
• Analytical Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Project Management
• Customer Service Focus
• Safety Focus
• Vegetation Data Collection
• Soils Data Collection

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Engineering
• Construction
• Energy

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

14 août 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Associate

Mode de candidature

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