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A Guide to Ontarios Ecology Sector
Ecology Common Skills
Commonly Requested Skills
Sample Job Titles: Ecologist, Environmental Scientist, Biologist, Environmental Biologist, Forest Ecologist, Conservation Ecologist, Restoration Ecologist, Naturalist
Technical Skills
conducting field surveys to collect information about the numbers and distribution of organisms
classifying organisms
applying sampling strategies and employing a range of habitat survey techniques, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), aerial photography, records and maps
conducting environmental impact assessments
interpreting ecological and environmental data
using specialist software programs
habitat management
knowledge of relevant environmental policy and legislation
collecting and interpreting biological data for relationships between organisms and their environment
identify, classify behavioural and ecological distributions of plant and animal species processing and reviewing environmental permits, licenses and related materials.
Soft Skills
excellent written and oral communication skills
knowledge of the proceedings in a laboratory and field setting
ability to prepare written reports and issue recommendations
ability to liaise with and site managers, engineers, and planners, and other project stakeholders ability to work independently and in a team setting
Educational Requirements & Experience
Entry level positions: A bachelors degree in Science with specializations in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology or a relevant field. Experience: 0-5 years
Intermediate/Senior-level positions: Masters degree or higher in Science with specializations in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a relevant field. Experience: 5-7 years Intermediate-Level, 10+ years for senior-level.
Ecology Employer List
Employer List
Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd. Aquafor Beech Limited BacTech Environmental Corporation Brock University Calian Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority CH2M Hill City of Brampton City of Guelph City of London City of Mississauga City of Toronto City of Vaughan Conservation Halton Credit Valley Conservation City of Toronto EcoMetrix Inc. ENVIRON EC (Canada Inc.) ENVIRON International Environment Canada exp Falcon Environmental Services Goldcorp Golder and Associates Grand River Conservation Authority Hamilton Conservation Authority Hoskin Scientific IMSphere Consulting Inc. Kawartha Conservation Kingston Economic Development Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Lakehead University McMaster University Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Natural Resources MMM Group Nature Conservancy Canada Natural Resources Canada Ontario Public Service Ontario Nature Otonabee Conservation Pinchin Environmental Queens University Region of Peel
Regional Municipality of Waterloo Ryerson University SENES Consultants Limited SNC-Lavalin Stantec The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation (TOARC) Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Totally Green Town of Aurora Town of Brampton Town of Caledon Town of Milton Town of Richmond Hill University of Guelph University of Toronto University of Waterloo University of Western Ontario Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Wilfred Laurier University Worley Parsons Group York University York Region
Ecology Profession Overview
ECOLOGY PROFESSION OVERVIEW
What is Ecology? Ecology is the study of the distribution and abundance of organisms, the interaction between organisms, the interaction between organisms and their environment, and structure and function of ecosystems. Source: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/about-ecology/ What is an Ecologist? Ecologists study many diverse and complex relations among species, such as predation and pollination. The diversity of life is organized into different habitats, from terrestrial (middle) to aquatic ecosystems. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecology
Job Titles
Arborist
Biologist
Botanist
Conservation Biologist
Ecologist
Environmental Biologist
Environmental Scientist
Wetland Biologist
Wildlife Biologist
Job Opportunities
Conservation Authorities
Private Consulting Firms
Federal, provincial, municipal governments
Universities
Laboratories
Ecology Terminology
Key Terms
adaptive behavior - In behavioral ecology, this is any behavior which contributes to an
individual's reproductive success and is thus subject to the forces of natural selection.
adaptive management - a systematic process for continually improving management policies
and practices by learning from the outcomes of operational programs
adoption - when an organism permanently assumes the role of parent towards a juvenile
individual which is not its offspring.
aerobic metabolism - the process of cellular respiration that occur in the presence of oxygen
age structure - the distribution of various age groups in a population (typically that of a country
or region of the world), which normally forms the shape of a pyramid.
agroecology - the science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design,
development, and management of agricultural environments
agroecosystem - an assembly of mutually interacting organisms and their environment in which
materials related to crop production are interchanged in a largely cyclical manner
allee effect - a biology-related concept that is characterized by the relationship between the size
of the population and the growth rate of the species.
altruistic behavior - behavior in which the subject shows less of a concern for their own well -
being and more for the welfare of others or offspring.
anaerobic metabolism - the fermentation of organic compounds in which air is not breathed in.
Contrary to aerobic respiration which needs oxygen to be carried out.
Animal behavior - studied in ethology & zoology. the desire to understand animals and their use
of communication, emotions, sex, and other behaviors.
Applied ecology - the practice of employing ecological principles and understanding to solve real
world problems (includes agroecology and conservation biology)
area effect (island biodiversity) - the hypothesis that larger islands can support more species
than smaller islands
atmosphere - earth's atmosphere is composed of gases and water that are retained by
earth's gravity and help the earth retain heat and reflect UV radiation.
autecology - Also known as population ecology. It is a major sub-field of ecology that deals with
the dynamics of species populations and how these populations interact with the environment.
autopoesis - An organized self-contained system whose parts and systems integrate seamlessly
in a relationship of form and function.
autotroph - an organism who makes its own food from inorganic materials.
Behavioral ecology - studies the ecological and evolutionary basis for animal behavior, focusing
largely at the level of the individual
biodegradable - capable of decaying through the action of living organisms
biodiversity - diversity among and within plant and animal species in an environment
Biogeochemistry - effect of biota on global chemistry, and the cycles of matter and energy that
transport the Earth's chemical components in time and space
biogeochemical cycle - the pathway through which a chemical, element, or molecule moves
through the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere.
Biogeography - the study of the geographic distributions of species
bioinvader - non-native species
biomass - the sum of all living living organisms in an area.
biomass pyramid - also called an ecological pyramid, it is a graph that illustrates the productivity
in a trophic level
biome - The total complex of biotic communities occupying and characterizing a particular area
or zone
biosphere - the sphere of life; all living matter of the planet occupied by life
biogeographic realm - is the largest scale of the Earth's surface based on the distribution
patterns of plants and animals.
biogeography - the study of the distribution of organisms, past and present, and of diverse
processes that underlie their distribution patterns
biological magnification - the increase in concentration of a substance
biota - the total collection of organisms of a geographic region or a time period.
biotic potential - under ideal conditions, the maximum rate of increase of a population in a
given area
boreal forest - forest areas of the northern North Temperate Zone, mostly made of coniferous
trees, also known astaiga.
community structure - a series of close knit groups that share common characteristics, they
form a spider web pattern because of the natural divisions in the structure of the community
camouflage - used to deceive or disguise from surroundings
carbon cycle - is the biogeochemical cycle by which carbon is exchanged among the biosphere,
pedosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere of the Earth.
carrying capacity - the maximum number of individuals an environment's resources can
support, including the food and water available for the environment
Charismatic megafauna - a species of large animal species with widespread popular appeal
that environmental activists use to achieve conservation goals well beyond just those species.
Examples include the Giant Panda, the Bengal Tiger, and the Blue Whale.
Chemical ecology - which deals with the ecological role of biological chemicals used in a wide
range of areas including defense against predators and attraction of mates
climate - The long term average weather pattern in a particular place.
climate change - change in weather conditions such as cloud cover wind speed, temperature,
rainfall or humidity in a specific region.
cohert - an individual in a population that is of the same species
climax community - a biological community of plants and animals that has reached a constant
state occurring when the species is best adapted to average conditions in that area
climax-pattern model - a community is adapted to many environmental factors that vary in
their influence over a region
conservation biology - scientific study of the earths biodiversity and aimed at protecting
habitats and species from extinction.
conservation ecology - which studies how to reduce the risk of species extinction
commensalism - A symbiotic relationship between two organisms of different species in which
one attains some benefits while the other is unaffected
communication display - a pattern of behavior that is a social signal, sending others a message
through different displays of movement, and voice
communication signal - instinctive and learned behaviors by which animals send and receive to
each other in information laden cues, encoded in stimuli.
community - a group of various organisms living in the same environment
community assembly theory - explains how environmentally similar sites have different species
or similar species because of the resources they need or "niche requirements"
Community ecology (or synecology) - studies the interactions between species within an
ecological community
consumer - an organism, usually an animal, that feeds on plants or other animals.
competition - when organisms from the same or different species compete against each other
for food, better living conditions, better reproductive success, or any limited resource where the
most fit or most adapted individual comes out on top and thus survives and reproduces
competitive exclusion principle - states that two species cannot both exist if they are competing
for exactly the same resource. Therefore there is always one with a small advantage that will
cause the other species in most cases to become extinct.
composite signal - a signal used in order to communicate which has information within more
than a single cue.
coniferous forest - is a land biome, or large section of land
cooperation - is the process of working or acting together, intentionally or not. It encompasses
working in harmony, side by side, while also involving something as complex as the inner
workings of a human being or even the social patterns of a nation.
courtship display - Ritual social behavior between possible mates
deciduous broadleaf forest - a forest in a more mild climate with dry seasons, where the tree's
foliage changes with the varying seasons.
Decomposition - process by which tissues of dead organisms break down to more simplistic
forms of mater and organic material, freeing up the limited space in the biome
density-dependent control - any factors that affect individuals of a population and that vary
with population density.
Desert ecology - The sum of the interactions between both biotic and abiotic factors of the
desert biomes. including the interactions of plant, animal, and bacterial populations in a
desert community.
desert - a landscape that receives less than 10 inches of rain per year
desertification - a process by which areas become desert-like wastelands with low biodiversity
Demographics - the characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
demographic transition model - a model, which represents a shift from high to low birth rates
and death rates as part of the economic development of a country
denitrification - The breakdown of nitrates by anaerobic bacteria into other forms. Generally
soil.
density independent factor - A factor that affects the size of a population regardless of the
population density.
detrital food web - a food web depicting energy flow from photoautotrophs through detrivores
and decomposers
detritivore - heterotrophs which consume decomposing bits of organic matter, such as leaf
litter.
decomposer - organisms that breakdown substances into simpler substances
distance effect (island biogeography) - the unique assemblage of life form and species on an
island
dry woodland - a type of biome that forms when rainfall is averaging around 40 to 100
centimeters, and also has many tall trees
dominance hierarchy - organization of individuals into groups with a social structure.
Dominance species - a species which characterizes and predominates an ecological
community as measured by primary productivity or biomass.
doubling time - the amount of time it a population takes to double its size.
ecology - The study of interactions between organisms and their environment
ecological literacy - is the ability to understand the natural systems that make life on earth
possible
ecological selection - ecological processes that operate on a species' inherited traits without
reference to mating or secondary sex characteristic.
Ecological succession - a focus on the understanding that directs vegetation change
ecophagy - the consuming of an ecosystem
Ecophysiology - which studies the interaction of physiological traits with the abiotic
environment
ecopoiesis - fabrication of a sustainable ecosystem on a currently lifeless, sterile planet
ecoregion - a region defined by its geography and ecology
ecosynthesis - the use of introduced species to fill niches in a disrupted environment with the
aim of increasing the speed of ecological restoration.
ecosystem - the total of interacting organisms (biocoenosis) and non-living things (biotope) in a
specific environment
Ecosystem ecology - which studies how flows of energy and matter interact with biotic elements
of ecosystems
Ecosystem function
ecosystem modeling - The use of mathematics, computer programs and models to understand
and predict ecosystem behaviour
Ecosystem services - resources and processes that are supplied in a natural ecosystem that
benefits organisms.
ecotone - a transition area between two adjacent but different landscape patches
ecotoxicology - looks at the ecological role of toxic chemicals (often pollutants, but also
naturally occurring compounds)
El Nio - a band of anomalously warm ocean water temperatures that occasionally develops off
the western coast of South America and can cause climatic changes across the Pacific Ocean
ecozone - an area that has characteristics of natural origin such as climate, terrain, vegetation,
etc. It is also the largest division of the Earth's surface filled with living organisms.
endangered species - a species that contains numbers so low that it risks becoming extinct
energy pyramid - a graphical representation designed to show the biomass or biomass
productivity at each trophic level in a given ecosystem
environmental restoration - repairing damages to an area caused by humans, natural disasters
or industry.
ethology - the study of animal behavior as behavioral ecology, a branch of zoology.
eutrophication - an increase in chemical nutrients in the ecosystem. It may occur on land or
in water. This increase of chemicals usually causes an increase or decrease of plant growth.
evaporation - is the slow vaporization of water from either the soil or surface water.
evolutionary ecology - (or eco-evolution) the evolutionary changes in the context of the
populations and communities in which the organisms exist
exotic species - introduced species not native or endemic to a habitat
extinction - when organisms completely die off and there are no more of that organism left.
exponential growth - is the growth of a population that is consistent
emigration - leaving ones native region to go to another
foundation species - is a species of dominant primary producer in an ecosystem both in terms of
abundance and influence.
founder effect - the accumulation of random genetic changes in an isolated population
functional ecology - the study of the roles, or functions, that certain species (or groups thereof)
play in an ecosystem
Genetic bottleneck - is an evolutionary event in which a significant percentage of a population
or species is killed or otherwise prevented from reproducing.
geographic dispersal - when an organism moves into another region to join another community.
Global ecology - examines ecological phenomena at the largest possible scale,
addressing macro- ecological questions
global warming - the warming of the Earth's average temperature of near-surface air and
oceans
grassland - and where grass or grass-like vegetation grows as the dominant form of plant life
greenhouse effect - warming that results when solar radiation is trapped by the atmosphere,
which is caused by gases that allow sunshine to pass through but absorb heat that is radiated
back from the warmed surface of the earth
habitat - Specific ecological or environmental areas that are inhabited by specific plants and
animal species.
habitat connectivity - Allowing for the conservation or maintenance of continuous or connected
habitats, so as to preserve movements and exchanges associated with the habitat.
habitat corridors - a strip of land that helps with the movement of a species between
disconnected areas of their natural habitat.
habitat fragmentation - a process of environmental change that involves the discontinuations,
or fragmenting, of a species' natural habitat.
homeostasis - the property of a system that regulates the internal environment and maintains a
constant and stable condition. ex: endothermic animals maintain a constant body temperature.
host - an organism that has another organism on or in itself
human ecology - a field of study that deals with relationships between humans and their
societies; their natural, social, and created environments.
indicator species - is any biological species that defines a trait or characteristic of
the environment. The presence and/or abundance of organisms of these species are typically
used to indicate the health and an ecosystem
instinctive behavior - occurs when an animal has a particular internal state while it is in the
presence of an external stimulation called a releaser
Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis - a theory that tries to predict how a species diversity will
change with changing levels of disturbance
interspecific competition - this occurs when different species try to use the same resources in
an environment
Intertidal zone - Area exposed to the air during low tide.
invasive species - a non-native species whose introduction to an area is likely to cause economic
or environmental harm or harm to human health
K-selected species - the species that is a group of strong competitors in a crowded environment
and have fewer but stronger offspring.
keystone species - keystone species is a species that has a disproportionate effect on its
environment relative to its abundance. Such species affect many other organisms in an
ecosystem and help to determine the types and numbers of various others species in a
community.
La Nina - when the ocean surface cools
lake - a body of liquid on the surface of the Earth; it is considered a lake when it is not part of an
ocean, is inland, and is fed by a river
Landscape ecology - studies the interactions between discrete elements of a landscape
learned behavior - a type of action or reflex that you learn
Lek - type of animal territory in which males of a certain species gather to demonstrate their
prowess before or during mating season
lichen
limiting factor - any essential resource that is in short supply in an environment
lithosphere
logistic curve - an S shaped curve that usually represents population growth.
LotkaVolterra equation - an ecological predator-prey model
macroecology - the study of large scale ecological phenomena
mangrove wetland - mangroves are most often defined as trees or shrubs found in sub tropic
climates. where plants "assemblage or mangal" and provide habitat for many marine organisms
marine ecology - and aquatic ecology, where the dominant environmental milieu is water
marine snow - tiny particles, including dead organic matter from the upper layers of the ocean,
sinking deep into the ocean
mark and recapture - used to estimate populations and find survival rates, movement and
growth.
migration - the movement of organisms from one place to another
mimicry - imitative behavior. animal species resembling one another.
molecular ecology - a field of evolutionary biology concerned with applying
molecular population genetics, molecular phylogenetics, and genomics to traditional ecological
questions. Essentially the same as ecological genetics
molecular engineering - any means of creating molecules through the use of technology
monsoon - air circulation patterns that influence the continents north or south of warm oceans
mutualism - A biological interaction between individuals of two different species, where each
individual derives a fitness benefit. It includes relationships which
are mutualistic, parasitic or commensal.
natural selection - happens over a long period of time and is defined as a certain trait and how
species with this trait can or cannot survive, and how it affects the reproduction of this good or
bad trait. Therefore if a species carries a bad trait that lowers its survival rate its reproductive
rate will lower as well.
natural resource - naturally forming substances that are considered valuable in their natural or
unrefined form
negative feedback loop - feedback that reduces the output of a system. ex. when the
temperature rises in a room, it turns off the thermostat so that the temperature remains stable
neutralism - belief that changes in evolution are caused by random mutation rather than by
natural selection.
niche - a position or function of an organism in a community of related organisms.
nitrification - the oxidation of ammonia with oxygen into nitrite
nitrogen cycle - this is a continuous cycle by which nitrogen from the atmosphere and
compounded nitrogen keeps getting exchanged through the soil into substances that can be
taken up and used by green plants, what is left returns to the air as a result of denitrification.
nitrogen fixation - conversion of nitrogen into nitrogen compounds (ex. nitrate and nitrite) that
is carried out naturally by certain bacteria and algae.
nutrient - provides nourishment and promotes growth.
paleoecology - a science which seeks to understand the relationships between species
in fossil assemblages
parasite - an organism which survives with another through a symbiotic relationship with
another organismits hostwhich it does not usually kill directly but does negatively affect.
parasitoid - An organism that is a parasite for most of its life and will usually kill its host
permafrost - permanently frozen layer of terrain found beneath the arctic tundra
per capita - a measurement indicating "per unit of population"
pheromone - a chemical which is typically given off into the environment as a signal which
causes a natural behavioral response in members of the same species
phosphorus cycle - the biogeochemical cycle that describes the movement of phosphorus
through the environment
pioneer species - species that first inhabit an environment which was previously unoccupied
pollination - a type of fertilization and reproduction where the transportation of pollen grains
from plants to ovure- bearing organs. This takes place by either wind, water, or animal
assistance
population density - the number of individuals of a species living per unit of an area.
population ecology (or autecology) - deals with the dynamics of populations within species, and
the interactions of these populations with environmental factors
population pyramid - a graphic illustration which shows the age structure in
a population (typically that of a country or region of the world), which normally forms the shape
of a pyramid.
population size - the number of individuals of a species in a particular geographic range.
predation - the interaction among populations when one organism consumes another one.
predator - an organism that lives by killing and consuming another living organism.
prey - living organisms that predators feed on
primary producer - an autotroph that obtains energy directly from the nonliving environment
through photosynthesis or less commonly through chemosynthesis
primary production - production of organic compounds from carbon through photosynthesis.
This effects all life on Earth either directly or indirectly
quadrat - 1. A piece of type metal used for filling spaces. 2. a rectangular plot of land extensively
studied for its ecology
rain shadow - A dry area of land that is leeward of a mountain range that results in arid or
semiarid conditions
reproductive base - includes all members of a population that are of reproductive and pre-
reproductive ages.
resource partitioning - when two or more species share, and compete for a resource in different
ways in order for both species to coexist
Restoration ecology - attempts to understand the ecological basis needed to restore impaired
or damaged ecosystems
R-selected species - A species selected for its superiority in variable or unpredictable
environments
run-off - the flow of water over land from rain, melting snow, or other sources
savanna - A flat grassland with scattered trees in tropical or subtropical regions
secondary succession - succession that occurs after the original population has been destroyed
or disturbed, as with a forest fire
selfish behavior - occurs when an individual, despite the impact it may have on the rest of
the population, increases its own chances of reproducing
selfish herd - how individuals in a group can act together without planned direction
sexual selection - a trait that makes an individual more likely to find a mate than others. A
microevolutionary process.
sign stimulus - Fixed action patterns such as mating dances.
signal receiver - The individual who is responding to the communication signals sent by the
signaler.
signaler - a way to capture attention from a species
social parasite - A group or individual that latches on to another group or individual to benefit
itself. This type of process affects the original pattern of the group its feeding off.
social behavior - behavior of an individual towards society and members of the same species as
a whole.
soil - the naturally occurring, unconsolidated or loose covering on the Earth's surface
song system - a series of discrete brain nuclei used to produce and learn certain songs of
songbirds.
source-sink dynamics - a theoretical model used by ecologists to describe how variation
in habitat quality may affect the population growth or decline of organisms
southern pine forests - a forest consisting of a pine species that thrives in the sandy, dry, and
nutrient-poor soil on the coastal plains of the south Atlantic and Gulf states.
speciation - the evolutionary process where new biological species come about
spring overturn - the mixing of lake waters through the melting of ice cover, the warming of
surface waters, convection currents, and wind action occurring in spring
sulfur cycle -
stream - a flowing-water ecosystem that starts out as freshwater springs or seeps
survivorship curve - a graph showing the number or proportion of individuals surviving at each
age for a given species
symbiosis - a non-predator prey interaction between individuals of different species.
synecology
system
symbiosis - is a relationship between two or more individuals in a species mainly concerning
food. (For example: if the species is competing for the same food, trying to avoid getting eaten
or is attempted to eat the other.) There are five different types of symbolic relations that
describe who benefits from the relation.
territory - an area that one or more individuals defend against competition.
threat display - a signal used by any certain species in order to show that the user intends to
attack
Theoretical ecology - the development of ecological theory, usually with mathematical,
statistical and/or computer modeling tools
total fertility rate - the average number of children that a mother bears in a population during
their years of reproduction.
trophic level - where an organism is on the food chainwhat it eats, and what eats it
tropical rain forest - a biome characterized by regular, heavy rainfall, with a humidity of 80 plus
percent, and biodiversity
tundra - a permanently frozen, treeless expanse between the icecap and tree line
of Arctic regions
umbrella species - species which are selected for making conservation related decisions,
typically because protecting these species indirectly protects the many other species that make
up the ecological community of its habitat.
ultra Plankton - a large breed of sea plankton found in marine environments.
upwelling - when the flow of water is in an upward direction created by atmospheric winds that
blow over the ocean's surface away from the coastline and cause deeper, colder, water to rise
to the top.
Urban ecology - the study of ecosystems in urban areas
umbrella species - species which are selected for making conservation related decisions,
typically because protecting these species indirectly protects the many other species that make
up the ecological community of its habitat.
ultra Plankton - a large breed of sea plankton found in marine environments.
upwelling - when the flow of water is in an upward direction created by atmospheric winds that
blow over the ocean's surface away from the coastline and cause deeper, colder, water to rise
to the top.
Urban ecology - the study of ecosystems in urban areas
virus - an infectious agent (that can only be seen by a microscope) that is capable of growing
and reproducing outside of a host cell. Viruses can infect all forms of cellular life.
warning coloration - a warning signal that prey uses to warn off predators
water cycle - (a.k.a. hydrologic cycle) the nonstop movement of water on, above, and below
Earth's surface. The water changes between liquid, vapor, and ice at different times during the
cycle.
water vapour - the gaseous state of water.
watershed - the land where water from rain and snow melts drains downhill into a body of
water (i.e. a river, lake, reservoir, estuary, wetland, sea, or ocean).
web of life - also known as the food chain, food network, or trophic social network. It describes
the eating relationships between different species in a certain ecosystem.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_ecology
Ecology Events
Canadian Events
BIOFOR Conference http://www.biofor.ca/
Canadian Society for Ecological Economics (CANSEE) Annual Conference http://www.cansee.org/conference/2013-conference/
Ontario Biology Day http://obd.biology.mcmaster.ca/
University of Toronto Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Seminars http://www.eeb.utoronto.ca/news-events/EEBevents.htm
York University Biology Seminar Series http://www.biol.yorku.ca/seminar-series-schedule-2013-2014/
Ontario Biology Day http://obd.biology.mcmaster.ca/
International Conferences
Association of Fire Ecologys Regional Conference http://fireecology.org/conferences/upcoming-conferences/
Conference on Ecological and Ecosystem Restoration (CEER) http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/CEER2014/
EcoSummit Ecological Sustainability Annual Summit http://www.ecosummit2012.org/
INTECOL Congress, Ecology http://www.intecol2013.org/
International Chemical Ecology Summit http://www.icec2013.com.au/
International Conference on Agricultural, Ecological and Medical Sciences http://www.iicbe.org/2014/02/06/38
International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change (IBCC) http://www.icbcc.org/
International Conference on Ecology, Ecosystems, and Climate Change http://www.nature.com/natureevents/science/events/
International Conference on Ecology and Transportation (ICOET) http://www.icoet.net/ICOET_2013/index.asp
International Society for Seed Science Meeting on Seeds and the Environment http://www.allconferences.com/conferences/2011/20111216031527
International Statistical Ecology Conference (ISEC) http://isec2014.sciencesconf.org/
International Conference on Systems Biology http://www.ontariogenomics.ca/event/2011-12-13/736
ISEM Ecological Modelling for Ecosystem Stability in the Context of Global Change http://www.meteo.fr/cic/meetings/2013/ISEM/
Models in Population Dynamics and Ecology International Conference http://www.usf.uos.de/mpde13/
Society for Ecological Restoration (SER) 5th World Conference on Ecological Restoration http://www.ser2013.org/
Ecology Publications
ECOLOGY PUBLICATIONS
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment American Journal of Botany American Midland Naturalist American Naturalist Animal Animal Behaviour Animal Biodiversity and Conservation Animal Conservation Animal Genetics Annals of Botany Annals of Forest Science Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution and Systematics Annual Review of Environment and Resources Basic and Applied Ecology Behavioural Ecology Biochemical Systematics and Ecology BioControl Biodiversity and Conservation Biodiversity Science Biogeosciences Biologia Biological Bulletin Biological Conservation Biological Control Biological Diversity and Conservation Biological Invasions Canadian Field-Naturalist Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Canadian Journal of Forest Research Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology Canadian Journal of Plant Science Canadian Journal of Zoology Chemistry and Ecology Climate Change Community Ecology Computational Ecology and Software EcoHealth Ecologia Ecological Abstracts Ecological and Environmental Anthropology Ecological Applications Ecological Complexity Ecological Economics
Ecological Engineering Ecological Indicators Ecological Management and Restoration Ecological Modelling Ecological Research Ecological Restoration Ecological Questions Ecology Ecology and Society Ecology Letters Ecology of Freshwater Fish Economic Botany Ecoprint Ecoscience Ecosystem Health Ecosystems Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety Endangered Species Research Entomological News Environment, Development, Sustainability Environment International Environment and Ecological Statistics FEMS Microbiology Ecology Fire Ecology Fish Physiology and Biochemistry Fisheries Fisheries Management and Ecology Fisheries Research Flora Folia Geobotanica Folia Zoologica GeoBiology GeoJournal Global Change Biology Global Ecology and Biogeography Insect Conservation and Diversity Insect Molecular Biology Insect Science Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management Integrative Zoology International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation International Journal of Biological Sciences International Journal of Botany International Journal of Ecology International Journal of Ecology and Development International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
International Journal of Forestry Research International Journal of Pest Management International Journal of Plant Sciences International Journal of Soil Sciences International Journal of Sustainable Development International Journal of Zoology International Microbiology Invasive Plant Science and Management Invertebrate Zoology Journal of Animal Ecology Journal of Applied Ecology Journal of Applied Sciences Journal of Avian Biology Journal of Biodiversity and Ecological Sciences Journal of Botany Journal of Coastal Conservation Journal of Ecology Journal of Ecology and the Natural Environment Journal of Environmental Biology Journal of Environmental Monitoring Journal of Environmental Sciences Journal of Evolutionary Biology Journal of Experimental Botany Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology Journal of Fish Biology Journal of Forestry Journal of Human Ecology Journal of Insect Conservation Journal of Insect Science Journal of Marine Biology Journal of Marine Systems Journal of Natural and Environmental Sciences Journal of Nature Conservation Journal of Oceanography Journal of Pest Science Journal of Plant Biology Journal of Plant Ecology Journal of Plant Research Journal of Plant Sciences Journal of Vegetation Sciences Journal of Water and Soil Conservation Journal of Wildlife Management Journal of Zoology Land and Water Landscape Ecology Landscape Journal Mammalian Biology
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Ecology Social Media Pages
Ecology Social Media Pages
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Ecology Training Opportunities
Training
Beacon Environmental http://www.beaconenviro.com/courses.aspx Conservation Ontario http://www.conservation-ontario.on.ca/events_workshops/ELC_portal/index.html ECO Canada Environmental Training http://www.eco.ca/training/online-training/ Environmental Expert http://www.environmental-expert.com/training/keyword-aquatic-ecology-2716/location-canada-ontario Humber College Ecology Courses http://calendardb.humber.ca/LIS/WebCalendar/CE/CourseOffering.do?name=ATHL_425 Living City Campus at Kortright https://www.thelivingcitycampus.com/workshops/professional-workshops Seneca College School Of Biological Sciences Training http://biochem.senecac.on.ca/ The Canadian Ecology Centre http://www.canadianecology.ca/?page_id=49 University of Waterloo Summit Centre http://uwaterloo.ca/waterloo-summit-centre/obbn
Ecology Software
Ecology Software
ADE-4 Biota CODA (Conservation Options and Decisions Analysis) ECOSIM GIS Software Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) RHABSIM VORTEX PVA Software
Ecology Professional Associations
Ecology Professional Associations
Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) http://www.aspb.ab.ca/
Association des Biologistes du Qubec http://www.abq.qc.ca/
Association of Professional Biologists of British Columbia https://www.cab-bc.org/apb/index.php
Canadian Botanical Association http://www.cba-abc.ca/cbahome.htm
Canadian Institute of Ecology and Evolution (CIEE) http://ciee-icee.com/
Canadian Society of Environmental Biologists (CSEB) http://www.cseb-scbe.org/
Canadian Society of Biochemistry, Molecular, & Cellular Biology http://www.csmb-scbm.ca/index.aspx
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE) http://csee-scee.ca/
Canadian Society for Ecological Economics (CANSEE) http://www.cansee.org/
Canadian Society of Zoologists http://www.csz-scz.ca/
Entomological Society of Canada http://www.esc-sec.ca/
Ontario Society for Ecological Restoration http://www.serontario.org/
Partnership Group for Science and Engineering http://www.pagse.org/
Society of Canadian Limnologists http://uregina.ca/~scl/
Society of Canadian Ornithologists http://www.sco-soc.ca/
The Society of Ecological and Coastal Research (SEACR) http://whalelab.geog.uvic.ca/seacr
Ecology Job Boards
ECOLOGY JOB BOARDS
Canadian Society for Ecology and Evolution (CSEE) http://www.ecoevo.ca/en/jobs.htm
ECO Canada http://www.eco.ca/
Environmental Career Opportunities http://www.ecojobs.com/
Good Work Canada http://www.goodwork.ca/jobs
Indeed Canada Ecology Jobs http://ca.indeed.com/Ecology-jobs-in-Ontario
Nature Conservancy Canada http://www.natureconservancy.ca/en/who-we-are/work-with-us/
Natural Resources Canada http://jest-orae.psc-cfp.gc.ca/JEST-ORAE/advsrch.do?cnsrch=1&lang=en&p=0&di=114#res
Ontario Provincial Government http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Jobs.aspx
Planet Friendly Green Job Board http://www.planetfriendly.net/greenjobs.html
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority http://trca.on.ca/careers/
Work Cabin http://www.workcabin.ca/jobs