Environmental Professional – Intermediate Ecologist (candidate pool)

 

Welcome to a commitment to sustainable development you can relate to. 

Welcome to people with an inspiring vision of the future and challenge seekers.  

At CIMA+, you’ll find a place where your ideas and perspectives are welcomed and encouraged. In both the field and at the office, you’ll get plenty of opportunities to reach your full potential in an environment that’s engineered for people. 

We are a firm 100% owned by its employees and we value a collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset. You will have the flexibility to manage your work on your own terms and the opportunity to work on projects you can relate to. 

Welcome to CIMA+ 

CIMA+’s Earth and Environment team have adopted sustainability as a core value and prioritize the environmental, social, and economic benefits of every project. Our engineers and certified technicians have the detailed knowledge of local conditions to provide the full range of environmental services for clients in both the public and private sectors. We have the skills to execute complex environmental projects, but we also integrate green solutions into every infrastructure, building, transportation, and energy project we undertake. Join us and immerse yourself in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative environment where you’ll make a real impact. Together, we’ll push boundaries and go above what’s expected of us to meet the challenges of tomorrow and engineer a better world!

CIMA+ is continuing to expand its Earth and Environment practice in Ontario and is seeking an Intermediate Ecologist to support technical delivery, data collection, and reporting for projects across the province. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of biologists, environmental professionals, and field technicians who are contributing expertise in field programs, natural heritage studies, and environmental reporting across the infrastructure, energy, transportation, and land development sectors for both public and private clients.

This role offers the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model, which includes flexible hours, remote work options, and access to one of our offices in Ottawa, Gatineau, or southern Ontario, including Kitchener, Guelph, Burlington, Mississauga, Toronto, and Bowmanville.

This role offers the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work model, which includes flexible hours, remote work options, and access to one of our offices in Ottawa, Gatineau, or southern Ontario, including Kitchener, Guelph, Burlington, Mississauga, Toronto, and Bowmanville.

The position will involve both office-based responsibilities as well as seasonal fieldwork. Office work includes preparing proposals, technical reports, and environmental impact studies. This role offers room for professional growth and advancement, including opportunities to develop project and team management skills.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Conduct terrestrial field inventories across Ontario.
• Prepare environmental impact evaluation statements, design ecological studies, and author other technical documents.
• Develop appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures.
• Complete requests for approvals under various regulations
• Work with clients to find practical solutions that minimizes impacts to the natural environment.

Given that this is a candidate pool, please be advised that the process may vary and is open-ended. Our Talent Acquisition team will review each application and contact you at the appropriate time, if applicable.

• Minimum of 5 years of ecology experience, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Bilingual (French/English) is a strong asset
• Degree or diploma in Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or additional years experience.
• Proven experience in study design, data collection, natural environment assessments, mitigation, and/or monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial, and federal legislation and policies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

At CIMA+, we value diversity of talent and perspective. You think you can add value, but don't meet all the job requirements? We invite you to apply, because everyone has something unique to offer. The outstanding talents that choose to join us at CIMA+ soon realize that we go all out to encourage them to grow. We look forward to hearing how you can contribute to our success. 

Why choose CIMA+? Because we offer you:

• Comprehensive Group Benefits available from day one for all permanent employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with up to 4% employer contribution.
• As an employee-owned company, an annual opportunity to purchase shares for all employees.
• Flexible work schedule in a hybrid work mode.
• Work/Life balance policy across Canada.
• 3-5 weeks of vacation, based on years of relevant experience.
• Tailored training to improve your existing skills.

At CIMA+, we recognize the richness and diversity of each individual’s experience. Compensation for this role is therefore based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, while maintaining internal equity. The level and associated salary may vary depending on the candidate’s profile.

CIMA+ uses an applicant tracking system that includes an automated match score feature. However, this score is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. All hiring decisions are made through human review.

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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