Biologist or Technician, Natural Environment (70% or more fieldwork in remote areas)

BBA Consultants; Mont-Saint-Hilaire; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a biologist or environmental technician in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Quebec, to perform field assignments for various projects. You will work on biological inventories, carry out environmental studies, and prepare technical reports while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates possess a degree in environmental studies and have 3-5 years of experience, with strong French and English language skills. The position includes various employee benefits, such as an insurance plan and vacation time.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in inventorying or characterizing natural environments.
• Availability to perform field campaigns over several consecutive days.
• Physical ability to work in natural environments, including extended walking and varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out biological and ecosystem inventories in terrestrial natural environments.
• Help with environmental studies, including impact assessments and monitoring.

Skills

Biological and ecosystem inventories

Fieldwork planning and execution

Technical report writing

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Advanced French skills

Intermediate English skills

Education

Technical diploma or university degree in biology or related field

Tools

GIS tools such as ArcGIS

Job description

Your future role on our team

The Environment team is seeking a biologist or environmental technician to carry out field assignments to characterize and inventory natural environments as part of a wide range of projects, including energy, mining, infrastructure and linear projects. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with project leaders and managers during fieldwork planning and execution.

Type of position: Regular

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Carry out biological and ecosystem inventories in terrestrial natural environments
• Characterize natural environments such as forests, wetlands and wildlife habitats
• Help with environmental studies, including impact assessments, biophysical characterizations and environmental monitoring
• Collect, compile and validate field dataPerform extended field campaigns lasting several consecutive days in remote regions
• Help write technical reports and field notes
• Work with multidisciplinary teams in biology, environment, engineering and GIS
• Apply standard occupational health and safety protocols

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Efficient, both at the office and the work site
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigorous and ethical

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Technical diploma or university degree in biology, bioecology, environmental studies, natural environments or a related field
• Three to five years of relevant experience in inventorying or characterizing natural environments
• Experience in fieldwork, including planning, execution and meeting deadlines
• Strong technical report writing skills
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Availability to perform field campaigns over several consecutive days
• Valid driver’s licence
• Physical ability to work in natural environments, including extended walking and varying weather conditions
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Intermediate English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients located in English-speaking Canadian provinces and abroad; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Asset: knowledge of GIS tools such as ArcGIS or equivalent
• Asset: experience in floristics, wetlands, terrestrial wildlife or sensitive habitats
• Asset: certifications or training in environmental or remote-area safety
• Asset: experience working on northern or remote-access projects

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for all regular employees
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• A growing business with many opportunities
• On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA