Junior Biologist $90,000 jobs
- Dillon Consulting LimitedHybrid remote in Calgary, ABFull-timePostedPosted 9 days ago·
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff including technical writing and leading field programs.
- As a biologist at Dillon, you will be responsible for…
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- Tetra TechRemote in Vancouver, BC$90,000–$115,000 a yearOvertimePostedPosted 4 days ago·
- Providing technical guidance for junior staff.
- Conducting biophysical or environmental assessments with at least 7 to 10 years of experience in the fields of…
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- PeopleFind,Inc.5.0British Columbia
Easily apply PostedPosted 30+ days ago- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible as part of a small group of multidisciplinary biologists.
- Experience in delivering reports that meet federal,…
- Gitxaala Environmental ServicesPrince Rupert, BC$75,000–$105,000 a yearFull-time8 hour shift +1
Easily apply PostedToday·- Mentorship and training of junior environmental staff;
- You will be supported by senior technical and management staff and work with a growing team of biologists…
- WSPCalgary, ABFull-timePostedPosted 14 days ago·
- You’ll mentor junior staff.
- You’ll have direct client interactions and will be involved in proposal writing and business development.
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- Basin Environmental Ltd.Edmonton, AB$45–$55 an hourFull-timeMonday to Friday +2French not required
Easily apply PostedPosted 3 days ago- Mentor and train junior and intermediate staff.
- This remote based role will be positioned from either the Calgary or Edmonton areas..
- StantecCalgary, ABFull-time +2PostedPosted 10 days ago·
- Prepare and lead junior staff in field activities.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an aquatic biologist, with experience in freshwater systems in Alberta.
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- PeopleFind,Inc.5.0Vancouver, BC
Easily apply PostedPosted 30+ days ago- A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible as part of a small group of multidisciplinary biologists.
- Experience in delivering reports that meet federal,…
- StantecHybrid remote in Calgary, ABFull-time +2PostedPosted 12 days ago·
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a fisheries biologist with consulting experience.
- Contribute to the professional development of junior environmental staff…
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Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thoughtful leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! This intermediate to senior role is well suited for individuals with a minimum of ten years’ post-university experience looking to take the next step in their career. As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.
Dillon’s Environmental Sciences technical group is looking for a Biologist to join our existing talent base in Western Canada. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team and the successful candidate can be based in our Calgary office. We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
This position is largely focused on clients and projects in Alberta, but will also include the potential to work on projects throughout BC, Alberta, and across Canada. As a biologist at Dillon, you will be responsible for developing and fostering healthy client relationships, managing and supporting projects, scoping and executing field programs, technical report writing, and working with a dynamic team of environmental scientists, engineers, planners, and technologists.
Responsibilities:Technical Development & Project Management
- Support Senior Project Managers and staff with expertise in the fields of aquatic ecology, terrestrial ecosystems, terrestrial wildlife ecology, and/or species at risk.
- Lead the scoping, development, cost controls, and execution of environmental investigations, environmental management programs and plans including research, field work, and technical report writing as Project Manager.
- Demonstrate leadership in health and safety.
- Support the development of environmental assessments, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental regulatory permitting assignments at the provincial and federal levels.
- Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs for a variety of biological, natural resource, municipal, land development, and linear infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrate leadership and coordination of staff across operating business units.
- Lead the development and submission of proposals (budget development and proposal writing).
- Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives including Indigenous communities.
- Coordinate project team activities, provide direction to project team members, and contribute to development of staff.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff including technical writing and leading field programs.
Business Development
- Support the development and growth of client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development and sales activities.
- Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace, where Dillon might succeed in securing work assignments.
- Present at, and participate in, conferences, technical workshops, webinars, and professional associations to raise the Dillon profile in the business community and among peers.
- Collaborate with staff across Canada for the purposes of project delivery, client relationship development, and opportunity/project research.
Learning & Development
- A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development,including both technical skills and business acumen.
- Contribution to the career development of less tenured staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
- Contribution to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
What you will need to succeed
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental field.
- A professional designation or eligibility to obtain (R.P.Bio., P.Biol., P.Ag.).
- A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic setting or related field.
- Valid driver’s license (Class 5).
- Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
- Excitement and willingness to collaborate in a multi-disciplinary, cross-jurisdictional team environment sciences field.
- Ability to travel for business upon request.
- Understanding of field sampling methods and sample collection with demonstrated ability to lead a team conducting aquatic, terrestrial, riparian, wildlife, or species at risk assessments.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements gained through formal studies or practical experience.
- Familiarity with environmental compliance and industry best practices including mitigation measures for construction projects.
- Experience leading the preparation of regulatory applications and submissions including liaising with regulators, stakeholders, industry representatives, and Indigenous communities.
- Demonstrated success in project management and client relationship skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills. The ability to multi-task and manage concurrent tasks with overlapping timelines is considered an asset.
- Strong data management and analysis skills.
- Commitment to project quality, safety, and capability of meeting project deadlines.
Why choose Dillon
We live our core values:
- Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.
- Achievement: do the work to hit the target.
- Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing.
- Creativity: discover new possibilities.
- Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard.
- Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.
- Employee share purchase plan
- Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
- A competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Generous retirement savings plan.
- Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
- Flexible work hours and remote working options
- Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
- Early Career Development (ECD) program
- We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviours that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership.
- Focus on Innovation
- The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities.
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
- Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
- Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.
About Dillon
Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 17 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.
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