About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
As a Junior Ecologist based in our Guelph or Oakville, ON office, you will work in an integrated team of aquatic and terrestrial ecologists, fluvial geomorphologists, and field staff to deliver a variety of assessment, monitoring, restoration design, and construction projects in the ecology field.
The compensation range for this role is $30.00 to $38.00 hourly, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Contribute to watershed planning, climate change resiliency, restoration and community transportation projects.
Collaborate with technical staff to develop and execute natural heritage assessments, inventories, and impact assessments, as well as prepare technical correspondence and project reports.
Conduct fieldwork and carry out standard field methods including tree inventories, Ecological Land Classification, botanical inventories, wildlife surveys [birds, amphibians, bats, SAR], aquatic surveys, (water quality and benthic sampling, fish capture, and relocations) in urban and remote environments across Ontario.
Complete pre-field planning for projects (i.e., safety planning, mapping preparation, equipment calibration) following Onterris standards.
Review background data including agency liaison to determine Species at Risk (SAR) and environmental constraints.
Coordinate, write, and/or provide technical natural environment input on Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Studies, Natural Heritage Evaluations, and other natural environment-related reports.
Support permits, authorizations, and approvals (MECP, DFO, Conservation Authorities, SCA, SARA, etc.).
Complete environmental monitoring and construction monitoring programs.
Be a safety leader while completing and leading fieldwork.
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Technical Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree(s) in biology, ecology, environmental science or related discipline, with a focus in botany, zoology, ecology, environmental science, or related discipline.
1-3 years of experience as an ecologist or environmental technician in a consulting environment.
Wildlife survey experience in Ontario including breeding birds, nest sweeps, acoustic recording unit and camera deployment surveys, winter tracking, owl and amphibian surveys.
Analytical skills applicable to data analysis, study design and statistical analysis of environmental data.
Ability to work on a variety of projects in various sectors (e.g., urban, conservation, infrastructure, energy, hydropower, spill response).
Knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and policies such as the Species Conservation Act, Species at Risk Act, and Conservation Authorities Act.
Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, plan, schedule, and coordinate various activities relating to projects and proposal submissions.
Self-motivated and possess strong written and verbal communication to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including clients, agencies, subcontractors, field staff, clients,…