Ecologist

AECOM is seeking a highly motivated Intermediate Terrestrial / Wetland Ecologist to join our growing Environment team in Halifax Nova Scotia. This role is intended for a self-directed consulting professional with strong field and reporting experience in wetland assessment and delineation vegetation and botanical surveys avian surveys and Species at Risk surveys.

The successful candidate will help deliver ecology environmental assessment permitting and environmental management assignments across Nova Scotia and broader Atlantic Canada while working as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team of scientists planners engineers and technical specialists.

Job responsibilities include but arent limited to the following:

• Leading wetland assessments and delineations vegetation and botanical inventories avian surveys wildlife surveys and Species at Risk habitat screenings.
• Planning coordinating and safely executing environmental field programs including logistics supporting subcontractor co-ordination field data collection and QA/QC of field records.
• Preparing and contributing to technical reports baseline studies environmental impact assessments permitting documents environmental management plans monitoring reports and regulatory submissions.
• Interpreting field results in relation to applicable provincial and federal regulatory requirements including requirements relevant to wetlands wildlife Species at Risk migratory birds and habitat protection.
• Supporting proposal development including technical approach level of effort assumptions scheduling staffing plans and project experience write-ups.
• Working with project managers to support project delivery including scope planning schedule coordination budget tracking inputs meeting notes client communications and deliverable coordination.
• Collaborating with adjacent Environment disciplines as AECOM continues to grow its Atlantic ecology practice including support for site assessment and remediation for contaminated sites (surface/groundwater monitoring and sampling soil sampling air sampling Phase II ESA drilling and reporting) where appropriate.
• Following AECOM Safety Health and Environment requirements and quality management processes and helping promote safe practical and high-quality field delivery.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or diploma in biology ecology environmental science botany wildlife biology or a related discipline.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in environmental consulting industry government academia Indigenous-led environmental programs or another directly relevant setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting wetland assessments and delineations (holds WESP-AC certifications) vegetation and botanical surveys breeding bird or other avian surveys wildlife surveys and Species at Risk habitat screenings.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada including provincial wetland and wildlife requirements and relevant federal requirements such as the Species at Risk Act and Migratory Birds Convention Act.
• Experience preparing technical reports field summaries permit application support materials or similar deliverables.
• Experience supporting proposals workplans scopes of work or level-of-effort estimates.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with clients regulators colleagues and subcontractors.
• Well organized with strong time management judgement and attention to quality.
• Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in site assessment and remediation is an asset.
• Experience with renewable energy linear infrastructure transportation defence municipal port coastal or other infrastructure projects in Atlantic Canada.
• Experience coordinating small field teams mentoring junior staff and reviewing field data for completeness and quality.

Additional Information :

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening assessment and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time