Senior Terrestrial Ecologist

GHD

Senior Terrestrial Ecologist focusing on sustainable projects in Ontario for an environmental firm. Collaborating with a high-performing team while providing technical support and leadership in ecological assessments.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timePeterborough • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$101,120 - CA$162,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in natural environment consulting, particularly in vegetation, wetland, and terrestrial ecosystems, with strong project and client management skills. Proficient in technical writing and communication, with a focus on environmental assessments and regulatory compliance.

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Natural Environment ConsultingEnvironmental AssessmentsProject ManagementTechnical WritingClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Ecological Land ClassificationField InvestigationsData InterpretationEnvironmental Impact StudiesWetland SurveysVegetation SurveysNatural Heritage StudiesBudget ManagementMentorshipRegulatory Submissions

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam ManagementCollaborationRelationship BuildingMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Ontario-Based CertificationsDriver's License

Industry Keywords

Environmental RegulationsIndigenous CommunitiesField Work-PlansPermittingAuthorizationsApprovals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical expertise, with a strong field background, in more than one of: avian, botanic, wildlife, bats, natural heritage, ecological land classification, wetland, or arborist surveys
Build positive relationships with internal clients, existing GHD clients along with the development of new clients
Provide mentorship while encouraging an upbeat and collaborative environment
Lead the development of the scope, including field work-plans, reporting, as well as permitting, authorizations, and approvals
Manage the development of proposals, including field programs and budgets
Provide technical input on natural environment components of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, and Natural Heritage Studies
Provide data interpretation in the context of environmental regulations, preparation or review of environmental reports, and regulatory submissions
Occasional travel to sites, primarily in Ontario
Lead field investigations as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10 years of proven consulting experience weighted towards vegetation, wetland, and terrestrial ecosystems
Bachelor’s degree in biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or equivalent education
Graduate degree is considered an asset
Outstanding communication and technical writing ability with experience managing teams
Ontario-based certifications or training preferred
Demonstrated field experience with application of natural environment consulting
Proven project and client management skills, including building budgets
Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset
Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
A valid driver's license along with a clean driver's abstract

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Hybrid model combining in-office collaboration and flexibility
Opportunity to support sustainable projects locally, nationally, and internationally