- Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada
- CA$108K–CA$127K per year
- 5+ years
Lead, Vegetation provides technical expertise in vegetation ecology, ecosystem development, and revegetation to support mine reclamation and closure objectives across the Elk Valley.
Compensation
Salary: $108,000 - $127,000 CAD/year
Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in vegetation ecology, plant community dynamics, ecological succession, and ecosystem recovery to support reclamation planning, implementation, and performance evaluation
- Collaborate with reclamation planners, researchers, environmental specialists, engineers, and operational teams to integrate vegetation considerations into mine planning, reclamation design, and adaptive management strategies
- Develop revegetation strategies, planting and seeding prescriptions, monitoring programs, technical standards, and best management practices to support ecosystem establishment, vegetation development, and progress towards closure objectives
- Analyze ecological monitoring data to evaluate vegetation establishment, ecosystem development, reclamation trajectories, and performance and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations, and visualizations to inform decision-making and adaptive management
- Collaborate with reclamation research specialists to identify knowledge gaps, apply research findings, and support the evaluation of emerging practices
Requirements
- Degree in Ecology, Forestry, Biology, Agrology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related discipline