Biologist

Recruitment By Design; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment By Design represents a Canadian‑owned, multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm seeking an Intermediate or Senior Biologist to join their Environmental Group in Calgary or Edmonton. The role is full-time with hybrid flexibility and a competitive benefits package.

The successful candidate will oversee terrestrial and wildlife studies, lead field work, manage projects, and mentor junior staff, while coordinating with clients and regulators on environmental

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of professional experience in fieldwork/consulting.
• Professional Biologist designation (R.P.Bio or P.Biol) in good standing.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in teams and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and lead field studies related to terrestrial ecosystems and wildlife.
• Analyze and interpret ecological data to support environmental assessments and mitigation planning.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and regulatory submissions.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary project teams, budgets, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development and proposals.
• Complete required administrative activities in a timely manner.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Team mentoring

Communication

Budgeting

Proposal writing

Independent work

Education

Biology/Ecology/Environmental Science degree

Job description

Our client, a Canadian-owned, multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm, is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Biologist to join their expanding Environmental Group in Calgary or Edmonton. This is a full-time, permanent position to support the firm’s growing workload in British Columbia. This role offers a salary commensurate with experience plus a competitive vacation and benefits package, and hybrid flexible working arrangement.

We are seeking an experienced consulting biologist with a sound technical background in terrestrial and wildlife ecology and strong leadership and project management skills. Our company offers a diverse range of project opportunities and a culture of creativity and innovation. The position involves a combination of field and office work, with occasional travel and remote work.

Our Environmental Group has extensive experience across industrial sectors, including forestry, renewable energy, municipal, land development, oil and gas, transportation, and mining.

Responsibilities:

• Design, coordinate, and lead field studies related to terrestrial ecosystems and wildlife, including species‑at‑risk surveys, habitat assessments, and biodiversity monitoring.
• Analyze and interpret ecological data to support environmental assessments, impact studies, and mitigation planning.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports and regulatory submissions in compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to support project approvals and build strong working relationships.
• Lead and support multi‑disciplinary project teams and manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control/monitoring, billing oversight and execution.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development and proposal writing.
• Collaborate with team members across the company and externally in completing deliverables.
• Complete required corporate operation and administrative activities as required, in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or graduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Professional Biologist designation (R.P.Bio or P.Biol) and in good standing
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant professional experience, including fieldwork and consulting experience.
• Expertise in terrestrial ecology and wildlife biology, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Adaptability to varying types and sizes of projects.
• Experience writing successful proposals, work plans and cost estimates.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
• Ability to prepare high quality reports in compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Experience with study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Experience with environmental assessments, permitting and mitigation planning.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards that apply to our work.
• Posses strong communication skills, including verbal and technical writing, analysis, presentation, and interpersonal communication.
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, manage deadlines, and have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• A safety-oriented attitude.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent) and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel for fieldwork as needed.