Biologist: Field Ecology, Client Projects & Mentorship

PRI Consultants; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PRI Consultants seeks an Intermediate Biologist to join our Environmental Services team. This applied consulting role offers ownership of environmental projects, client interaction, and mentorship to grow your career.

The position supports terrestrial and wildlife ecology work across forestry, renewable energy, municipal, land development, transportation, and resource sectors. Based in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto, the role mixes field and office work with travel for fieldwork

Qualifications

• Approximately 4–8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with the majority gained in environmental consulting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting terrestrial and/or wildlife ecological field programs.
• Experience with species‑at‑risk surveys, habitat assessments, wildlife inventories, environmental assessments, or related ecological studies.
• Experience preparing technical reports and environmental/regulatory documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks, and permitting processes.
• Ability to manage assigned project tasks, schedules, and deliverables with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A safety-oriented attitude, a valid full driver's licence applicable in the province of employment, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel for fieldwork as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support terrestrial and wildlife field programs, including species-at-risk surveys, habitat assessments, wildlife inventories, and biodiversity monitoring.
• Plan and coordinate field activities, including equipment, logistics, health and safety requirements, and field crews.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret ecological data.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental assessments, impact assessments, mitigation plans, and regulatory submissions.
• Apply sound professional judgment to identify environmental issues and develop practical, defensible solutions.
• Work independently on defined project tasks while seeking guidance from senior professionals when appropriate.
• Support senior biologists and project managers in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to a high technical standard.
• Take ownership of assigned project scopes, tasks, deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• Support project managers with project tracking, cost control, invoicing, and documentation.

Skills

Strong written and verbal沟通 skills

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS)

Job description

PRI Consultants seeks an Intermediate Biologist to join our Environmental Services team. This applied consulting role offers ownership of environmental projects, client interaction, and mentorship to grow your career.

The position supports terrestrial and wildlife ecology work across forestry, renewable energy, municipal, land development, transportation, and resource sectors. Based in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto, the role mixes field and office work with travel for fieldwork