Intermediate, Senior or Principal Botanist

at  Stantec

DESCRIPTION

Due to exciting growth in our Environment business, we are looking for Intermediate / Senior / Principal Botanists to work in our passionate Flora & Vegetation Team. We are interested in experienced botanists that can manage projects, lead field surveys, write technical reports, and mentor junior staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary qualification in biological or environmental science, or a related discipline
  Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth
  Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
  Employee Status : Regular
  Job Level : Individual Contributor
  Travel : No
  Schedule : Full-time
  Job Posting : Mar 13, 2024, 10:09:14 PM
  Req ID: 2300045O
  Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

THE ROLE:

Based in our Perth office, the Flora & Vegetation Team are experts in the field of flora and vegetation, with demonstrated experience in undertaking comprehensive detailed flora and vegetation assessments, targeted significant species surveys, technical reporting, and impact assessments. We have a comprehensive pipeline of exciting current and upcoming projects spanning across the Pilbara, Great Victoria Desert, Great Sandy Desert, Gascoyne and Midwest bioregions of Western Australia.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE YOU WILL NEED:

• Tertiary qualification in biological or environmental science, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of two years (Intermediate) and five years (Senior) professional experience in undertaking terrestrial flora and vegetation field surveys, ideally with an environmental consultancy.
• Terrestrial flora and vegetation report writing experience, in alignment with relevant EPA guidance.
• Ability to undertake field surveys in remote locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including highly developed technical reporting skills.
• Taxonomic experience will be seen as beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and embrace innovation.