IEG is hiring. We need soil scientists and\/or ecologists for our mine reclamation work. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!<\/p>\n
Job description:<\/p>\n
POSITION TITLE: Ecologist
\nPOSITION TYPE: Full time
\nCOMPENSATION: $55,000 – $90,000 per year based on full-time work<\/p>\n
Company Background<\/strong> Position Description<\/strong> Minimum Qualifications<\/strong> Required Skills<\/strong> AND Benefits<\/strong> To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Please attach a curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three professional references, and a cover letter detailing qualifications and research interests to jobs@iegconsulting.com. Please ensure that the job title, \u201cEcologist\u201d, is noted in the subject line of the email. Please mention in your email which job board you are applying from. Please do not contact us by phone.<\/strong><\/p>\n As a company that continues to serve and support Indigenous communities across Canada, we encourage applications from First Nation, M\u00e9tis and Inuit candidates and all others who are interested in the position.<\/p>\n Applications will be reviewed as received with a start date in May, 2024. This job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" IEG is hiring. We need soil scientists and\/or ecologists for our mine reclamation work. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply! Trevor Baker, BSc, AAg Soil Scientist, Data Analyst Integral Ecology Group 778-231-9140 Job description: POSITION TITLE: Ecologist POSITION TYPE: Full time COMPENSATION: $55,000 – $90,000 per year based on full-time work Company Background Integral Ecology…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18841,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3836],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news-and-events"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10501","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18841"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10501"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10501\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10502,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10501\/revisions\/10502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10501"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10501"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10501"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nIntegral Ecology Group (IEG) is a small employee-owned company committed to improving the ecological, cultural, and social wellbeing of people and the planet. We are a group of highly educated and experienced professionals who work across a variety of technical disciplines at the interface between humans and their environments. We apply innovative solutions and support for effective land-use management, culture and ecosystem assessment, reclamation, assessment and management of cumulative effects, and environmental governance. IEG believes that with energy, determination, creativity, and commitment, we can make a positive difference in our communities and ecosystems impacted by natural resource development.
\nThe successful candidate will be part of the Reclamation Team, which provides consulting services in the fields of reclamation research, monitoring and planning, reclamation and ecological modelling, ecological classification, and ecological surveys. IEG has offices in Duncan and Victoria, British Columbia, with majority of the team located in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island, although most employees work remotely. Information about some of the types of projects we work on can be found at our website: www.integralecologygroup.com.<\/p>\n
\nThe position primarily entails ecological assessments of reclaimed and natural areas. Though significant learning can happen on the job, the applicant is expected to arrive with the ability to either identify vascular plants to the species level, and record covers and characteristics and\/or independently conduct formal soil surveys and\/or independently conduct wildlife habitat mapping and wildlife surveys. The applicant will be expected to manage, analyze data, and clearly communicate findings. Field work should be expected during summer months.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Completion of a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in ecology or closely related field.<\/p>\n
\nThe successful candidate should demonstrate:
\n\u2022 Extensive plant identification skills, including broad experience with dichotomous keys, e.g. Illustrated Flora of British Columbia, Flora of Alberta and Flora of the Pacific Northwest, and\/or;
\n\u2022 Familiarity and use of the Canadian System of Soil Classification to independently describe full soil pits, and\/or;
\n\u2022 Familiarity with wildlife habitat mapping and wildlife surveys.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A solid understanding of factors limiting or facilitating restoration of disturbed ecosystems;
\n\u2022 Proficiency with technical writing and clear presentation of data;
\n\u2022 The technical ability to integrate, interpret, and analyze multiple datasets;
\n\u2022 The ability to write concise summaries of data and integrate with broader reclamation survey results;
\n\u2022 Strong attention to detail;
\n\u2022 Proficiency in Word and Excel, with skills in R or other programming languages an asset;
\n\u2022 data management and analysis skills; and
\n\u2022 The ability to travel and carry out physically demanding field research in semi-remote, challenging terrain.
\nThe successful candidate will also:
\n\u2022 be hardworking, fun, flexible, organized, and a self-starter with a positive attitude;
\n\u2022 demonstrate the ability to work with minimal supervision and as a team player;
\n\u2022 be willing and able to balance multiple project requirements while achieving high levels of technical excellence; and
\n\u2022 have career goals that align with IEG\u2019s work and have enthusiasm for personal and professional development.<\/p>\n
\nIEG is an employee-owned company and prides itself on a \u201cgold-standard\u201d of employee satisfaction. Should the successful candidate transition to full time work, benefits available to permanent employees include:
\n\u2022 annual profit-share program;
\n\u2022 employee share ownership plan;
\n\u2022 5% RRSP matching program;
\n\u2022 salary within or above the industry standard range;
\n\u2022 paid overtime;
\n\u2022 mobile phone and monthly plan;
\n\u2022 laptop;
\n\u2022 field gear allowance \u2013 $500\/year;
\n\u2022 four weeks\u2019 annual leave and one week of company holidays from December 24th to 31st;
\n\u2022 seven personal business days per year for any reason related to sick leave (for the employee or family members), family emergencies, medical or other personal appointments, mental health days, birthdays\/anniversaries, volunteer time, menstrual leave, etc.;
\n\u2022 comprehensive health and dental benefits;
\n\u2022 parental leave \u2013 matching employment insurance benefits for up to 1.5 years;
\n\u2022 wellness benefit \u2013 $500\/year for of wellness activities and resources (e.g., fitness memberships, equipment, meal plans, etc.);
\n\u2022 support plans for continuing education (e.g., MSc, Diploma);
\n\u2022 professional development support and funding;
\n\u2022 flexible work hours and location;
\n\u2022 a fun work environment including team meetings, company retreats and social activities; and
\n\u2022 a flexible work environment including working from home, flexible work hours, and time off for religious, spiritual, and\/or cultural days.<\/p>\n