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Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM is seeking an Ecologist for immediate employment in the Kitchener office.The successful candidate will be highly motivated and accountable, enjoy working outdoors, work well collaboratively with other team members, and be an effective communicator. Experience conducting biological/environmental field work would be an asset.The position will involve working with technical leads who provide support on ecological investigations including field work in support of baseline studies, environmental impact assessments, Species at Risk permitting and mitigation plans, and related scopes of work.Key roles for the position include:Conduct data collection and field investigations to document baseline conditions according to study requirements in urban and remote sites in southern and central OntarioWork as part of small and large field crewsData entry and report writingAdhere to AECOM’s Health and Safety ProtocolsThis position will require individuals to work remotely in rugged terrain within southern and central Ontario for periods of time as part of field crews based on project locationsQualificationsMinimum RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or Biology or other related field.Preferred QualificationsTraining and experience identifying flora and fauna of Ontario (e.g. plants, birds, amphibians, mammals, insects, fish, etc.)Demonstrated experience conducting biological fieldwork in southern and northern Ontario.Experience writing and preparing technical reports.Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.Has access to a vehicle for conducting fieldwork.Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.Ability to work in both field and office environments.Valid First Aid + CPR.Valid Ontario Drivers License.Additional InformationRelocation assistance is not available for this position.Sponsorship is not available for this position.About AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.AECOM
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