Biologist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and talented Environmental Field Team Leader – Vegetation and Wetlands to work with our environment team on exciting infrastructure projects across Canada.

One key project you will work on is the Alto high‑speed rail project, connecting Québec City to Toronto, as an experienced partner within the Cadence consortium. This consortium—comprising CDPQ Infra, AtkinsRéalis, SYSTRA Canada, Keolis Canada, Air Canada, and SNCF Voyageurs—was selected by the Canadian government to develop the project following a rigorous bidding process. Thanks to our expertise, we will ensure optimal performance and seamless service within a modern rail network. Here's'your opportunity to help shape the future of high‑speed rail in Canada!

Your role

• To plan, organize, and assign daily tasks to field team members while ensuring all required equipment, materials, and permits are ready for deployment.

• To actively participate in field surveys and sampling, applying standardized engineering methodologies consistently across all data collection activities.

• To validate, review, and secure data by checking accuracy and completeness, implementing daily backup procedures, and maintaining compliance with project‑specific requirements.

• To monitor field performance and protocol adherence, ensuring procedures, quality standards, and engineering best practices are followed at all times.

• To provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members, fostering a positive, collaborative, and resilient work environment during long hours, repetitive tasks, or remote field conditions.

• To implement and enforce health and safety plans, conduct daily safety briefings, perform hazard assessments, and promote a strong safety culture in the field.

• To communicate progress, risks, and recommendations to project managers, prepare concise summary notes, and contribute to technical engineering reports as required.

About you

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in vegetation surveys and wetlands delineation.

• Strong knowledge of wetland classification systems and vegetation ecology.

• Proven leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to maintain team cohesion and motivation during extended fieldwork in remote areas.

• Familiarity with GPS, data loggers, and relevant software.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations.

• First Aid and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Bilingual French/English (written and spoken) is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Field‑based travel across Québec and Ontario; exposure to variable weather, wildlife, and remote terrain for extended periods of time.

• Occasional evening/weekend work aligned with field windows.

• Use of vehicles, boats/ATVs (as applicable), and field equipment with appropriate training and PPE.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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