Consultant, Wildlife Biologist

ERM; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sustainability consultancy is looking for a Consultant, Wildlife Biologist to support mining and energy projects in Canada. The successful candidate will develop wildlife field programs, perform environmental assessments, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates possess a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences with at least 2 years of environmental consulting experience and strong problem-solving skills. This role emphasizes teamwork and communication within diverse settings, offering competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid parental leave

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Qualifications

• 2+ years of environmental consulting experience; experience in government, mining, renewable energy, or oil and gas is valuable.
• Ability to lead wildlife field surveys.
• Registration or ability to register with relevant professional biology associations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead wildlife field programs in Western and Northern Canada.
• Support preparation of wildlife assessments for environmental assessments.
• Perform project delivery activities including field surveys and report writing.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Education

B.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences

M.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

ERM is seeking an outstanding Consultant, Wildlife Biologist to join our Calgary, Vancouver, Smithers, or Saskatoon office. This role will support our Capital Project Delivery Team, with a primary focus on mining and energy projects.

As a member of the team, you will act as a biologist in Canada, with capacity to complete work in various jurisdictions across the country, primarily in western and northern Canada. This position will focus on wildlife and wildlife habitat, including species at risk and species of concern such as harvested wildlife. The Intermediate Wildlife Biologist will lead wildlife field surveys, analyze field data, complete wildlife ecological assessments, and write mitigation plans for ERM projects in the mining and energy sectors. More broadly, the applicant must show an interest in applying knowledge and skills to help our clients solve complex challenges in these sectors.

The successful candidate will be a member of a large multidisciplinary team in Canada and will become a member of an extensive team of global environmental and social experts. We are seeking a motivated, experienced person who enjoys problem solving and working within a multi‑stakeholder environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and lead wildlife field programs (including surveys for birds, amphibians, and large mammals) primarily in Western Canada and Northern Canada.
• Support preparation of wildlife assessments for environmental assessments or Environmental Impact Statements and associated management plans in compliance with applicable federal, provincial/territorial requirements.
• Perform project delivery activities including but not limited to field surveys, literature reviews, report writing, and developing recommendations for clients.
• Prepare proposals, including development of scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients.
• Work on multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables and timely delivery of reports.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agencies, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients during field activities, as required.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees worldwide.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• B.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of environmental consulting experience; prior experience in government, and/or mining, renewable energy, or oil and gas sectors are considered assets.
• Experience with federal, provincial and territorial regulations and guidelines pertaining to survey methodologies and environmental assessments.
• Ability to lead wildlife field surveys.
• Experience in technical writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to mentor junior wildlife team members.
• Deep commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• Ability to follow directions and take initiative when required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a demanding work environment.
• Registration or ability to register with the BC College of Applied Biology as a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio.) or Registered Biology Technologists (R.B.Tech) or Biologist in Training (B.I.T.) and/or with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists as a Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) or Biologist in Training (B.I.T).
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• M.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences, or related field.
• 3+ years preferred of environmental consulting experience; prior experience in government, and/or mining, renewable energy, or oil and gas sectors are considered assets.
• Statistical analysis or spatial habitat mapping skills.
• Experience working on caribou projects.
• Experience working on wind energy projects.
• Experience with camera trap data processing.

For the Consultant, Wildlife Biologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $69,867 – $83,047 (CAD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue‑based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

Apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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