Start Date: By Jan 3, 2011
Contact: Mr. Martin Ince, P.Eng.
M. K. Ince and Associates Ltd., 11 Cross Street, Dundas, Ontario, L9H 2R3
Tel:(905) 628-0077 Website: http://www.mkince.ca Email: marika(at)mkince.ca
Company Description:
M.K. Ince and Associates is a consulting firm involved in Renewable Energy development with projects from British Colombia to the Maritime Provinces, the majority of which are in Ontario. MKI undertakes extensive environmental studies in support of renewable energy development and the monitoring of completed projects. An important component of the Renewable Energy Act is associated assessment of impacts of renewable energy projects on birds and bats as well as flora. Currently, MKI employs just over a dozen people from its head office in Dundas. As a small company MKI is committed to the wise use of the earth’s resources and to community involvement in building a sustainable future. See http://www.mkince.ca for more info.
The Position:
MKI is searching for a fulltime Biologist. The position involves compiling, analyzing and writing professional scientific reports as well as working closely with environmental assessment officers and other MKI engineering and support staff. It is a contract position with the possibility of becoming a full time position. We would prefer to fill the position as soon as possible.
Qualifications:
– Good understanding of the Renewable Energy Approvals Process
– A basic working knowledge of GIS, spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.
– Familiarity with Provincial Natural Heritage policies and guidelines, including ecological land classification
– An understanding of species at risk and basic bird conservation principles
– An ability to conduct field work under a variety of weather and logistical challenges
– An ability to compile and analyze data and write professional scientific reports
– Good oral and excellent written communication skills
– 3 to 10 years of relevant experience
These skill sets are generally associated with a university degree in biology, or a related discipline, and either a graduate degree or several years of relative experience.
Preferred Additional Requirements:
– Familiarity with the renewable energy industry and Ontario environmental and municipal laws and regulations especially as they pertain to wind energy development
– Good understanding of bird biology and bird distribution, especially within Ontario
– Wetland Evaluation Certification
– Self-starter, flexible, team player, willing and able to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision
– Leadership qualities, experience in field techniques, data interpretation and report writing
– Sincere personal commitment to sustainable economic and environmental development
Thank you for your interest, however only candidates receiving interviews will be contacted.
