Project Manager, Biologist

Pinchin; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinchin Ltd. seeks a Project Manager (Biologist / Ecologist) for their Environmental Science team in Northern Ontario. The role involves managing ecological projects, leading technical work, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on biological studies and project management.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible work arrangements

Paid personal days

Three weeks’ paid vacation

Wellness spending account

Mentoring and career development programs

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in environmental consulting or agency work.
• 1-2 years of project management experience considered an asset.
• Applied experience in identifying Ontario flora and fauna.

Responsibilities

• Design and direct technical work for ecological projects.
• Manage field staff and oversee data collection.
• Prepare high-quality scientific and technical reports.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Ecological Knowledge

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Barrie, Hamilton, London, St. Catharines, Tilbury, Waterloo ON

Pinchin Ltd. is seeking a motivated Project Manager (Biologist / Ecologist) to join the growing Environmental Science (ENS) team in our Northern Ontario Region. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Manager or Regional Director and contribute to the growth and trajectory of the ENS group in Ontario. Remote or flexible work arrangements will be considered.

The Project Manager will be expected to design and direct technical work; prepare disciplinary and coordinate multidisciplinary proposals; manage budgets and schedules; be responsible for report quality and technical training; and assist with strategic business development. The successful candidate will support Pinchin's land development services group and work on a variety of biological / ecological projects for clients mainly in the real estate, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure development sectors. Biological work will focus on natural environment baseline and monitoring studies for all aspects of land development including due diligence, approval / permitting, and development construction projects.

A Day in the life of an ENS Project Manager at Pinchin :

1. Lead in the planning, designing, and implementation of biological field studies and technical reports.
2. Manage field staff, train new or junior staff, and oversee collection of data.
3. Coordinate background searches and reviews of available sources including aerial photographs, natural heritage features, wildlife atlases, site plans, and other supporting documents for potential environmental opportunities and constraints.
4. Lead or perform biological field investigations including botanical inventories, Ecological Land Classification, plant and wildlife surveys, targeted Species at Risk surveys, and wetland delineations based on established protocols and guidelines.
5. Review or prepare high-quality scientific and technical letters and reports.
6. Coordinate a variety of field and office tasks requiring scientific research, field studies, data recording, entry and management, analysis, and reporting.
7. Consult and liaise with regulatory agencies for background information, review of terms of references, review or staking of environmental studies/features, and response to agency review comments.
8. Oversee the acquisition of environmental permits/approvals and development of protection and mitigation measures according to environmental legislation, policies, and guidelines.
9. Coordinate site inspections and monitoring of environmental features, Species at Risk, habitats, and erosion and sediment control measures.
10. Write proposals, schedule fieldwork, coach junior staff, and deliver consistent service to existing and new clients.
11. Liaise with other project managers and technical specialists, including environmental scientists, engineers, GIS / CAD technologists, and other disciplines.

What you bring to the Pinchin team :

1. Completion of a post-secondary diploma, Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, or related field;
2. At least 4-7 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting and/or agency work, with a minimum 1-2 years of project management and coordination experience in consulting considered an asset.
3. Applied experience and skills in the identification of Ontario flora and fauna (vascular plants, birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, insects, and/or fish), identification of Species at Risk and habitats, and delineation of habitat types.
4. Certification in Ecological Land Classification, Ontario Wetland Evaluation System, ISA certified Arborist, and Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control are considered assets.
5. Familiarity with environmental management, planning, and permitting processes and direct experience working with federal, provincial, and municipal regulations and approvals.
6. Practical knowledge of environmental legislation and policies including the Provincial Policy Statement, Conservation Authorities Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Fisheries Act, and Invasive Species Act.
7. Highly organized with the ability to coordinate multiple projects within time constraints and budget limitations.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

What’s in it for you :

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits, along with mentoring and career development programs, opportunities for community involvement, flexible work arrangements, paid personal days, three weeks’ paid vacation, reimbursement for association membership dues, wellness spending account, social activities, team building events, corporate hotel rates, and more. All within an inclusive, dynamic work environment. See all Pinchin has to offer: Benefits (pinchin.com)

Please note our recruitment may involve online testing. As an employee, you may be required to undergo security clearances and periodic drug and alcohol testing to access certain sites. We thank all applicants; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

• No agency phone calls please

Why Pinchin?

Our employees are the heart of our business. We support your skills development and career growth with resources and subject matter experts. We foster a culture based on honesty, integrity, and a passion for learning.

About Us

Pinchin Ltd. is a multidisciplinary consulting firm offering engineering, building sciences, geosciences, environmental, and occupational health and safety solutions across Canada and the US. We promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform us.

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