How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Junior Biologist is responsible for conducting biological surveys/monitoring in support of TRCA’s environmental monitoring programs and various internal projects and initiatives.
Major Responsibilities:
Collects biological data according to standardized protocols and ensures that data are scientifically defensible to guarantee the provision of high-quality information to TRCA and its partners
Assists with performing quality assurance and control on data collected and inputs data into corporate databases (e.g., SQL and GIS ArcMap) to provide TRCA with complete and accurate datasets
Assists with training and development of field assistant(s) and ensures safety protocols are followed while in the field
Assists in the maintenance of a reference collection of specimens to use as training tools and voucher specimens for specific natural areas
Prepares data summaries and technical memos/reports with interpretation of data
Interfaces with internal project teams and provides technical guidance to those teams; discusses analysis, data compilation and data synthesis with other subject matter experts
Incumbents may also be assigned other duties
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or a related field
Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
Experience
3+ years' experience conducting botanical inventories/monitoring according to commonly used protocols for southern ON (e.g., Ecological Land Classification)
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
Established field skills to identify and interpret flora and their required habitat needs.
Sound knowledge of the biology, ecology and natural history of the flora of Ontario.
Sound knowledge of environmental inventory and monitoring data collection protocols and related equipment.
Strong navigational skills to efficiently move through survey areas
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, and SharePoint
Ability to quickly identify most vascular plant species (both native and non-native) found in the TRCA Region (~1800 different species)
