Biologist

Overview

Your Opportunity

Are you interested in supporting the development of environmentally sustainable projects? Do you like to solve problems? Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment? If you enjoy the challenge of new and exciting projects, entrepreneurship and innovation this opportunity is for you!

Dillon’s Environmental Sciences team is looking for a biologist to join our team in Saint John, New Brunswick or Halifax Nova Scotia. While this position is largely focused on clients and projects in Atlantic Canada, it will also include the potential to work on interesting projects across Canada.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, and conduct, a variety of biophysical assessments supporting our clients in developing environmentally sustainable projects. You will be a part of establishing baseline environmental conditions and developing the protection measures that will be in place as the project evolves.

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Technical Development

1. Manage and coordinate programs, projects and technical studies for the natural environment component of a variety of projects
2. Lead permitting and approvals acquisition activities at the local, provincial and federal level related to natural heritage (e.g., Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act)
3. Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs
4. Provide oversight to project team members including natural scientists, technologists and technical support staff
5. Coordination of multi-disciplinary projects
6. Support stakeholder and regulator engagement
7. Business travel upon request

Business Development

1. Prepare and support the preparation of project proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development activities
2. Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives
3. Undertake travel, as required

Learning & Development

1. A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
2. Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
3. Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

What you will need to succeed

1. An undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences
2. Proven professional work experience in environmental consulting, including project management
3. Valid Drivers’ License

Experience

1. 5+ years of related Environmental Sciences professional experience
2. Proven expertise and knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental legislation, including associated regulations, policies, and guidelines
3. Experience leading and/or managing land development and/or EA projects, including multi-disciplinary work
4. Experience in preparation of Environmental Impact Studies and supporting applications under the Planning Act as well as Environmental Reports for EA
5. Experience in the preparation of other regulatory applications and submissions resulting in the successful acquisition of permits and approvals
6. Demonstrated success in project management, client relationship, and business development skills
7. Experience interacting directly with a variety of clients and team members to execute project delivery
8. Experience engaging and/or working with stakeholders and communities, including Indigenous communities
9. Proficiency in project proposal preparation and presentations
10. Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

1. Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.
2. Achievement: do the work to hit the target.
3. Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing.
4. Creativity: discover new possibilities.
5. Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard.
6. Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.

In addition, we offer:

1. Employee share purchase plan
   Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.
2. A competitive compensation package
   Comprehensive health benefits.
   Generous retirement savings plan.
   Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Employee and Family Assistance program
   A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.
7. Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
   Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

About Dillon

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities. 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 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:

Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.

Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.

We encourage you to connect with us at accommodation@dillon.ca if you require accommodation in the interview process. We would love to hear from you!

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