Senior Quantitative Ecologist

Job title:

Senior Quantitative Ecologist

Company

Stantec

Job description

Job description:Senior Quantitative Ecologist – ( 240004A8 )DescriptionGrounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.Your OpportunityStantec has an immediate opportunity for an Intermediate-Senior Quantitative Ecologist in either of our British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, or Ontario offices. The successful candidate will possess a broad range of skills in quantitative ecology and be proficient with descriptive and inferential statistical methods and outputs and be able to clearly communicate the same to technical and non-technical audiences both in writing and verbally.Your Key ResponsibilitiesProcess and analyze data from remote cameras, autonomous recording units (birds and bats), GPS collars, vegetation surveys, and various other environmental monitoring programsUnderstand and implement best practices in data managementWork primarily with the terrestrial wildlife team, but also integrate and provide support as needed to our marine ecology, freshwater ecology, and vegetation, wetlands & soils teamsInterpret\Communicate information between ecology disciplines, project managers, GIS professionals, engineers, and clientsEngage with our geospatial team to perform spatial data analysisDrive innovation, support decision-making, and provide effective delivery to clientsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement ecological studies and monitoring programsPrepare technical reports, presentations, and publications to communicate findings to clients, stakeholders, and the scientific communityMentor and provide guidance to junior staff and internsQualificationsYour Capabilities and CredentialsProficiency in programming languages such as R, Java, and Python and ability to perform reproducible reporting and analysis (using Quarto, Rmarkdown or Jupyter Notebook)Experience with data processing and analysis from various environmental monitoring tools and techniquesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insightsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to diverse audiencesAbility to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentFamiliarity with GIS software and spatial data analysis techniques is an assetDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlinesE ducation and ExperienceA minimum of a Master’s degree in Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field. A Ph.D. is preferred.6-8 years of experience in quantitative ecology, with a strong background in statistical analysis and modeling.Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):Salary Range(s):

• Lower Mainland $92,600/BC Other Areas $87,400 – Lower Mainland $138,900/BC Other Areas $131,000 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Primary Location : Canada-Alberta-CalgaryOther Locations : Canada-Alberta-Edmonton, Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-Manitoba-Winnipeg, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, Canada-Ontario-Stoney Creek, Canada-Ontario-Toronto, Canada-Ontario-Windsor, Canada-Ontario-Ottawa, Canada-Ontario-London, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria, Canada-Alberta-Red DeerOrganization : BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA AlbertaEmployee Status : RegularJob Level : Individual ContributorTravel : NoSchedule : Full-timeJob Posting : Dec 13, 2024, 11:33:10 AMReq ID: 240004A8#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Expected salary

Location

Kelowna, BC

Job date

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 02:59:20 GMT

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