Lead, Vegetation (Ecologist)

About the role

Elk Valley Resources (EVR), a steelmaking coal producer operating four mines in the Elk Valley of British Columbia, is hiring a Lead, Vegetation (Ecologist). Reporting to the Manager, Reclamation, the role provides technical expertise in vegetation ecology, ecosystem development and revegetation to support mine reclamation and closure. It sits within a multidisciplinary reclamation team working with planners, Indigenous Nations, regulators, consultants and other technical professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Help define and evaluate reclamation trajectories and ecosystem development pathways, and lead native plant propagation and ecological monitoring programs.
• Evaluate revegetation and ecosystem outcomes and support adaptive management decisions.
• Develop revegetation strategies, planting and seeding prescriptions, monitoring programs, technical standards and best management practices.
• Analyze ecological monitoring data and communicate findings through technical reports, presentations and visualizations.
• Lead native seed supply and plant material strategies, including seed collection, propagation, nursery production and procurement.
• Support invasive plant management through monitoring, risk assessments and treatment evaluations.
• Work with Indigenous Nations, including the Ktunaxa Nation, to incorporate Indigenous Knowledge and local perspectives.
• Support regulatory submissions, permitting and technical reviews, and coordinate consultants and contractors.

Required profile

• Degree in Ecology, Forestry, Biology, Agrology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Experience applying scientific and technical information to support environmental and reclamation decisions.
• Professional designation (RPBio, RPF, P.Ag., P.Geo. or equivalent) or eligibility for registration.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent.

Required skills

• Knowledge of vegetation ecology, plant community dynamics, ecological succession and ecosystem recovery.
• Strong GIS, data management, analytical, communication and technical writing skills.

What we offer

• Salary of $108,000 - $127,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and competencies.
• Two annual bonus plans, comprehensive benefits plan and retirement package.
• Health lifestyle account and relocation assistance.
• Compressed work week with alternating Fridays off.