Job Description

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This is a remote position.

Intermediate Biologist

Location: Fort St James, Fort St John, Prince George, or Remote

Join them in protecting natural, environmental, and cultural resources

Get rewarded with competitive wages plus full benefits

Travel to beautiful landscapes and potentially work on projects all over Western Canada

About

Our Client is a natural and cultural resource management company, with offices in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Founded in 1996, they have steadily grown to meet the demands of their clients who include private contractors, developers, landowners, government agencies, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations.

Their team provides expertise in a broad range of disciplines in the biological, environmental, and social sciences. We specialize in fisheries, wildlife, aquatic and terrestrial resources, environmental management, archaeology and cultural resources, land use planning, ground penetrating radar, and forestry

Requirements

. About the Opportunity

Our Client is currently seeking Full Time Intermediate Biologists to join their team. Preference is for candidates to be based out of Fort St James, Fort St John, and Prince George, BC. However, we will consider candidates that reside outside of these areas.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and joining field teams in various disciplines (mammals, birds, fish, aquatic habitat, water quality, vegetation, soils, wetlands, environmental monitoring, sediment, and erosion control)

• Contributing to environmental impact assessments, mitigation plans, and proposals. Assisting in preparing and obtaining regulatory approvals for a wide variety of projects such as transportation, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, etc.

• Technical leadership and mentorship within a team environment

• Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within the corporate culture

More About You

To qualify, you will need a B.Sc. in Biology or related discipline. Additional professional designations, certifications, and specific training in the following areas would be considered an asset:

• BIT, RPBio, PBiol, and/or P.Ag. designation or eligibility

• Electrofishing certification

• Fish identification

• Bird survey methodology and bird identification

• Amphibian salvage methodology and amphibian identification

• Plant identification

• Soils classification

• Habitat assessments

Candidates with the following skills and experience will be considered:

• Sound knowledge of field techniques and regulatory standards necessary for conducting a variety of field activities (e.g., wildlife inventory, habitat assessments, bird surveys, water quality, fisheries inventories/ salvage, environmental monitoring/inspection)

• Knowledge of the provincial and federal environmental assessment process and regulatory environment

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management skills and physically fit

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent writing and communication skills, desire to grow business, and work closely (both in a field lead and support role) with other environmental professionals, environmental discipline leads, and First Nations

• Proficiency in the operation of field equipment is an asset

Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid Driver\'s License.

Lastly, you will be joining with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that our Client does.

Benefits

What They Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be awarded with:

• Competitive wages

• Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

• Life, dependent, and disability insurance

• An opportunity to travel and work in stunning outdoor sites

• Hands on experience in a growing industry

Our Client is a safety-first company. Committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment, no matter where they are. They believe that productivity without safety is unacceptable.

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