Posted 19 days ago
Senior Terrestrial Ecologist
@ Parsons Inc.
Toronto, ON · Oakville, ON · Markham, ON · London, ON
Overview
Parsons Inc. is hiring a Senior Terrestrial Biologist for its Infrastructure team in Ontario, to lead ecological investigations and environmental impact assessments for transportation, transit and municipal projects. The role offers flexible work from Toronto, Markham, Oakville or London, or hybrid remote, with a salary range of $85,000 to $135,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
- Lead ecological and species at risk investigations
- Conduct environmental impact assessments and mitigation plans
- Review senior technical reports and permit applications
- Manage project scope, schedule and budget
- Build client, regulator and Indigenous community relationships
Requirements summary:
- Biology, ecology or environmental degree at bachelor or master level
- 10+ years environmental consulting experience in Ontario
- Knowledge of Ontario and federal environmental legislation
- Experience obtaining environmental permits
- Proficiency with ArcGIS
- RAQS certification or ISA Certified Arborist or RPF is an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | RAQS certification, ISA Certified Arborist, Registered Professional Forester |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Parsons Inc.
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Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. #WeAreParsons Disclaimer: Parsons is aware of recruitment scams where individuals posing as Parsons representatives offer fraudulent job opportunities to steal personal information or solicit money. To avoid these scams, remember that Parsons will never ask for money or sensitive personal details, and all legitimate job openings are listed on https://jobs.parsons.com/; report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement or [email protected].
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Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil Engineering |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Chantilly, Virginia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1944 |
| Specialties | EngineeringConstructionDesignProgram ManagementInfrastructureEnvironmentDefenseSecuritySustainabilityIntelligence and Cyber Security |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 92 |
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Job Description:
For more than 75 years, Parsons has been a leader in the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure around the world. We are seeking an experienced Senior Terrestrial Biologist with strong technical expertise and established client relationships to join our Infrastructure team in Ontario.
This position offers flexibility to work from our offices in Toronto, Markham, Oakville, or London, as well as hybrid remotely. Our team supports provincial, municipal, and transit clients in expanding and improving transportation systems through innovative and sustainable solutions.
As a senior member of the Environmental Services Group, you will play a key role in project delivery, client development, technical leadership, and mentoring. You will lead and support a wide variety of transportation, transit, municipal, and infrastructure projects across Ontario, including environmental studies, impact assessments, permitting, and ecological monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the growth and strategic development of Parsons’ Environmental Services practice.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and subconsultants.
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and quality review of work completed by intermediate and junior staff.
- Lead and oversee biological and ecological investigations, including: Vegetation and Ecological Land Classification (ELC) surveys Wildlife and Species at Risk inventories Significant Wildlife Habitat assessments Breeding bird, amphibian, reptile, bat, and mammal surveys Wetland evaluations Fisheries and aquatic habitat assessments Arborist and tree inventory studies
- Conduct and oversee Species at Risk habitat assessments and species-specific surveys.
- Lead environmental impact assessments and develop mitigation, restoration, compensation, and monitoring strategies.
- Prepare and provide senior technical review of reports, memos, permit applications, and environmental documentation.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, invoicing, and resource allocation.
- Support proposal preparation, business development initiatives, and client account planning.
- Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead for multidisciplinary projects where appropriate.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting, ecological assessments, and project delivery.
- Demonstrated experience delivering ecological services for transportation, transit, municipal, and infrastructure projects in Ontario.
- Strong understanding of Ontario and federal environmental legislation, policies, and permitting requirements, including: Endangered Species Act (ESA) Species at Risk Act (SARA) Fisheries Act Migratory Birds Convention Act Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
- Proven experience obtaining environmental permits and approvals.
- Extensive knowledge of Ontario flora, fauna, ecosystems, Species at Risk, and Significant Wildlife Habitat.
- Experience completing environmental and ecological impact assessments under municipal, provincial, and federal frameworks.
- Strong project management, organizational, and client relationship skills.
- Experience with Metrolinx and MTO assignments. RAQS certification in relevant categories, or the ability to obtain certification, is considered a strong asset.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS and related GIS applications.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Current or previous designation as an ISA Certified Arborist and/or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) is considered an asset.
- French language proficiency is considered an asset.
Preferred Attributes
- Established relationships within the Ontario transportation and infrastructure market.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.
- Strong business development skills with a demonstrated ability to identify and secure new opportunities.
- Ability to balance technical excellence, project delivery, and client service.
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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