Ecology & Natural Heritage Senior Specialist

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

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Context

The Ecology & Natural Heritage Senior Specialist will bring his contribution to the project in Ontario.

Missions/Main Duties

• Review of previously completed investigations and reporting.
• Identify data gaps and commitments.
• Development of the DD&I scope and schedule related to their specialty.
• Lead the subject matter team tasked to complete DD&I work and reporting.
• Incorporation of requirements into design. Confirmation that requirements and commitments are executed.
• Leads assessment and mitigation planning for vegetation, wildlife, species at risk, and natural heritage features.
• Plans and oversees baseline terrestrial and aquatic field investigations.
• Conducts ecological impact assessments and supports route design to minimize impacts to sensitive ecological areas.
• Develops all ecology (terrestrial and aquatic) and natural heritage EMPs.
• Develops monitoring, restoration, and habitat compensation strategies where required.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and provincial ecological legislation and policies.
• Coordinates agency consultation related to natural heritage approvals.
• Provides ecological input during detailed design and construction, including environmental monitoring and inspection requirements.
• Works closely with Permitting and Approvals Lead to ensure required permits are in line with the overall permitting strategy for the project corridor.

Profile/Skills

Education: - a bachelor or advanced degree from a recognized university in a field of study related to historical and architectural aspects of Built Heritage Resources and Cultural Heritage Landscapes or Archaeology;

Additional training in project management or heritage regulations would be an asset.

Years of Experience: 7 to 10 years of professional experience, ideally acquired on large-scale projects or in complex environments (linear, urban, or rail projects).

Technical Skills:

• Experience with similar projects in the Province of Ontario.
• knowledge of the Species at Risk Act (Canada), the Fisheries Act (Canada), the Endangered Species Act (Ontario), the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (Ontario) and related policies and regulations; experience in applying for MECP permits and DFO approvals;
• Proficiency in preventive archaeological excavation, diagnostic, and evaluation methods.
• Good knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to archaeological work and heritage management.
• Ability to write high-quality study reports and to synthesize scientific data.
• Proficiency in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) tools and archaeological databases.
• Experience managing archaeological sites in constrained environments.

Personal Qualities:

• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with various technical profiles.
• Independence, thoroughness, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and scientific outreach abilities.
• Adaptability, responsiveness, and ability to work in changing contexts or under tight deadlines.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to solving complex problems.

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

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