Botanist / Environmental Monitor

Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) is an established First Nation-owned environmental services firm with an impeccable track record and a highly respected reputation. At CanNorth you can expect challenging field work, interesting projects, and colleagues who have a strong foundation and proven expertise in environmental assessments and biological surveys.

CanNorth is seeking a highly motivated field botanist / Environmental Monitor to work with our talented and innovative multidisciplinary team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Responsibilities in this full-time position will include:

- Conducting plant identification and inventory surveys, rare plant surveys, weed surveys, rangeland and riparian health assessments, and forest ecosite classification.

- Conducting field work independently, as a crew member, or as a crew lead.

- Environmental site evaluations, including identifying site characteristics such as habitat, dominant vegetation, presence of weedy/invasive species, topography, etc..

- Classification of wetlands/riparian areas.

- Environmental monitoring for a variety of projects including power, pipelines, and construction projects.

- Assist with project planning as required (often from inception to execution of field work through to report preparation); this often requires experience conducting initial desktop environmental screenings.

- Technical writing (to include composing smaller screening memos to larger reports) and research skills.

- Assist with restoration and/or reclamation planning, including seed mix development.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or related natural sciences; however, a technical diploma may be acceptable if the applicant has previous experience relevant experience in a consulting environment or related industry.

- Knowledge of government guidelines and protocols as well as provincial and federal regulations (in particular relating to species of conservation concern).

- Superior written and verbal communication skills, be dedicated to high quality results, and use their creative thinking to find solutions to complex problems.

- A team player, highly motivated and organized, able to work with a range of personalities, and have a positive attitude.

- This position entails a substantial amount of field work; thus, applicants must be willing/able to be away for extended periods of time.

- Field work will regularly require working in rugged terrain; strong outdoor skills, experience working in remote areas, and experience operating trucks with loaded trailers, ATVs, and snowmobiles is an asset.

- Safety certifications such as First Aid, ATV, and /or UTV are considered a bonus.

CanNorth offers competitive wages and a modern office with employee-oriented facilities and staff functions. Benefits will include medical, dental, vision, paramedical, RRSP matching, health spending, field gear allowance, and much more! Interested candidates are requested to e-mail resumes to Human Resources. î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin. (qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply). Tiniki

Thank you to all who apply; only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

Interested candidates are requested to apply via e-mail, fax, or mail to the address. î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ-kî-kîsîhtâcik sâpo-ayamihcikîwin (Qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply).

Human Resources - Canada North Environmental Services

211 Wheeler Street

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Canada S7P 0A4