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Subject Matter Expert – Wetlands, Vegetation & Environmental Planning

Richland, Washington, United States of America | Montréal, Quebec, Canada | Québec, Quebec, Canada

Overview

We are seeking a specialist in wetlands and vegetation with strong expertise in environmental planning. The successful candidate will provide technical and strategic support for impact assessments, regulatory compliance, and planning activities. This role will be key in designing and implementing field studies, developing sampling strategies, preparing project descriptions, and delivering technical training programs. The specialist will also contribute to impact assessment documentation and participate in consultations with stakeholders and regulatory authorities to ensure projects meet environmental requirements.

Your role

  • Prepare and contribute to Field Study Plans for wetlands and vegetation surveys;

  • Develop sampling designs and strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and scientific best practices;

  • Coordinate with ECCC (Environment and Climate Change Canada) to ensure compliance and integration of federal guidelines;

  • Provide expert input toProject Description and environmental planning documents;

  • Participate in consultations with stakeholders, Indigenous communities, and regulatory authorities to ensure project alignment and compliance;

  • Ensure adherence to federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations;

  • Prepare and review technical reports, sections of environmental impact studies (baseline description, impacts, mitigation measures, compensation projects), and regulatory documents;

  • Develop and deliver technical training sessions for internal teams and stakeholders;

  • In collaboration with field campaign coordinators, carry out fieldwork to ensure compliance with methodologies and standardization of data collection for wetland and vegetation inventories;

  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate ecological considerations into project planning and design;

  • Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and scientific literature in wetland ecology, vegetation management, and environmental planning.

Transportation Sciences

Location

Various locations

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-143746

Salary range

-

About you

  • Degree in Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or related field;

  • Minimum 8 years of experience in wetland delineation, vegetation surveys, and environmental planning;

  • Proven track record in developing field study plans, sampling strategies, and regulatory submissions;

  • Strong knowledge of wetland classification systems and vegetation ecology;

  • Expertise in environmental planning frameworks and regulatory processes;

  • Excellent technical writing, communication, and training skills;

  • Membership in relevant professional organizations is an asset;

  • French-English bilingualism* is an asset.

*This position requires knowledge of another language besides French, namely English, as you will be part of a Canadian, global, or regional management team and will need to collaborate with colleagues outside Quebec.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Location: Available throughout Quebec

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