Early Career Ecologist

SLR Consulting; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a full-time Early Career Ecologist to support monitoring programs and environmental assessments in British Columbia. Responsibilities include fieldwork, data management, and report writing. The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor’s degree and is proficient with sampling methods and MS Excel. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive total compensation plan

Comprehensive benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Experience with field sampling and assessment methods.
• Availability and flexibility to travel for fieldwork.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring programs and environmental assessments.
• Conduct environmental sampling and assessments in various locations.
• Manage environmental data and report writing.

Skills

Field sampling and assessment methods

Proficiency with MS Word

Proficiency with Excel

Knowledge of BC species and ecosystems

Wilderness/backcountry experience

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field

Tools

R or other statistical software

Job description

Role

SLR Canada is looking for a full-time Early Career Ecologist to be based out of our Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince George, or Kamloops office.

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring programs, environmental assessments, and permitting related to aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem components
• Field work including environmental sampling and assessments: some local, and some remote requiring travel for up to two weeks or more at a time
• Environmental data entry, management, and analysis, and report writing

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation plan including vacation, RRSP, comprehensive benefits, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• The salary range for this position is $28.00 - 32.00/hour. Final agreed-upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with flexible scheduling available
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field
• Experience with field sampling and assessment methods
• Knowledge of BC species and ecosystems
• Availability and flexibility to travel for fieldwork
• Wilderness/backcountry experience; comfortable working in a remote field environment
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel, managing large datasets, and conducting analyses using R or other statistical software
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in British Columbia

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.