Consulting Biologist: Field Projects & Client Leadership

Publishing Resources Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Publishing Resources Inc. (PRI) is seeking an Intermediate Biologist to join our Environmental Services team.

This hands-on, client-facing role offers opportunities to lead terrestrial and wildlife ecology projects, engage with regulators, and develop project-management and consulting skills. Based in Ontario with potential to travel, the position emphasizes ownership of project scopes, budgets, reports, and regulatory submissions, while collaborating with engineers, scientists, and resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 4–8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 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.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• 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.
• Communicate directly with clients, contractors, regulators, First Nations, Indigenous communities, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute practical technical advice.
• Support permitting and regulatory processes at the provincial and federal levels.
• Develop an understanding of client needs and contribute to practical, solutions-oriented recommendations.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Wildlife biology

Field programs

Technical reporting

Environmental legislation

Project management

Client communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Publishing Resources Inc. (PRI) is seeking an Intermediate Biologist to join our Environmental Services team.

This hands-on, client-facing role offers opportunities to lead terrestrial and wildlife ecology projects, engage with regulators, and develop project-management and consulting skills. Based in Ontario with potential to travel, the position emphasizes ownership of project scopes, budgets, reports, and regulatory submissions, while collaborating with engineers, scientists, and resource