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. **Your Opportunity** Advance your career in the natural resources field by gaining experience supporting projects to conserve, restore, and manage prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and other native habitats while expanding your network to include industry-leading scientists and environmental professionals. This ecosystem restoration team works on a variety of projects in natural areas including properties owned by forest preserve districts, state and federal agencies, municipalities, energy providers, and private landowners. This is a short term full-time (40+ hours per week) seasonal position. This position supports projects on a seasonal basis, anticipated to start in March 2025 through October 2025. The length of employment can be extended or converted to long term based on an employee’s demonstrated exemplary performance. Start and end dates can be flexible to accommodate academic schedules. Project sites are generally within 60-90 miles of the two local offices, Monee and Naperville. **Your Key Responsibilities** * Working with field crews to carry-out tasks related to ecosystem restoration and management on sites ranging from one to 100s of acres. * Specific job tasks include invasive species identification and control (herbicide application, cutting, and mowing), native seeding and planting, prescribed burning, and brush and tree removal. Depending on experience and proficiency, equipment operation and tools to conduct the above tasks may include the use of light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers, chainsaws, brush saws, herbicide sprayers, ATVs / UTVs, tractors, and skid loaders with various attachments. * Demonstrating skills and experience with field tasks such as plant identification, invasive species control methods, ecological restoration techniques, and natural area assessments. * Lead field efforts for 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. **Your Capabilities and Credentials** * Positive, safety-first attitude. * Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset. * Organized and capable of leading work assignments with attention to detail. * Ability to read and interpret herbicide labels and Safety Data Sheets and apply herbicides following label instructions and safety procedures. * Commitment to producing high quality in-field work products. * Ability to walk 4-6 miles per day over rough terrain and lift up to 50 lbs. * Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions. * Ability to obtain state Pesticide Applicators licenses within one month, including applicable categories for herbicide application in natural areas and aquatic environments. * A good driving record and valid state driver's license. * Where lawful and at Stantec’s discretion, your passing drug and alcohol testing. **Education and Experience** * A high school diploma or equivalent. * Pursuing or have obtained undergraduate or associate’s degree in an environmental discipline, preferred. * 0 to 1+ years of experience in natural areas management techniques including herbicide applications, cutting / mowing, controlled burning, and native planting. Hiring Season: Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis starting in Fall 2024. If there is a delay in receiving a response, applications will remain active. Best efforts are given to review applications timely; however, hiring is handled in cycles. Past Applicants: Past applicants are encouraged to reapply if not selected from previous years. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec: Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): **Salary Range(s):** * Locations in VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 38,900.00 - Max Salary $ 52,500.00 The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. **Primary Location:** United States | IL | Chicago **Organization:** BC-2390 EnvSvcs-US ERI **Employee Status:** Regular **Job Level:** Nonmanager **Travel:** Yes **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 19/06/2025 07:06:57 **Req ID:** REQ250001YR