Seasonal Ecosystem Restoration Technician

Stantec was recently named the fifth most sustainable company in the world and first in North America by Corporate Knights and has recently pledged to carbon neutrality by 2022 as a first step in achieving net-zero operations by 2030 across its entire global footprint.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking passionate and energetic individuals with an interest in natural areas, ecology, and ecosystem restoration who are looking to gain valuable career skills out of our Lawrence, Kansas office. Successful applicants will receive training related to office and field safety, interpretation of project designs and plans, field restoration methods, equipment operation, and use of technology (GIS via iPad) as part of employment. Learn from our dedicated team of experts while working on long-term projects to conserve, restore, and manage prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and other native habitats of the central Midwest. 

This role involves extensive regional travel throughout the field season and may require employees to be away from home for extended periods, including consecutive days or weeks at a time depending on project location and schedule.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working with field crews to interpret and carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management on sites ranging from one to 100’s of acres. 
• Specific job field tasks include invasive species identification and control (herbicide spraying and cutting / mowing), native seeding and planting. Depending on experience and proficiency, equipment and tool operations to conduct the above tasks may include the use of light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, chainsaws / brushsaws, herbicide sprayers, ATVs / UTVs, and tractors / skid loaders with various attachments.
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills while conducting field tasks, such as plant identification, invasive species control methods, ecological restoration techniques, and natural area assessments.
• Assisting project managers, staff scientists, and senior scientists with the planning, collection, and documentation of field and written/tabular data for various restoration tasks.
• Implementing a safety-first mindset and applying all established health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE) standards during all office and field operations. 

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.