Environmental Consultant / Biologist (Intermediate / Senior)

GreatPacific Consulting Ltd.; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GreatPacific Consulting Ltd. is seeking an environmental consultant to join their collaborative team in Victoria, BC. The role involves conducting environmental investigations, preparing permit applications, and monitoring compliance for diverse infrastructure projects along the Pacific Coast. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in environmental consulting.

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Continuing education opportunities

Professional development reimbursement

Coverage for professional membership fees

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in environmental consulting or similar role.
• Eligible for professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Eng., or AScT).
• Willingness to travel for project work due to geographic diversity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support environmental permit applications for marine/aquatic projects.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure environmental compliance.
• Assist with planning and executing field work to collect environmental data.

Skills

Technical writing

Data analysis

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Aquatic ecology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, engineering, or applied science technologist

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

GreatPacific Consulting Ltd. is a growing engineering and environmental sciences consulting firm based in Victoria, BC Canada with a collaborative, innovative and dynamic team environment. We are recognized for helping our clients and communities with infrastructure projects in rivers, lakes and oceans. To learn more about us please visit our website We are seeking a qualified individual with the following attributes to join our team.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for a talented consultant in the environment field to participate in environmental investigations, environmental protection and to prepare and manage permits and approvals for infrastructure projects. The position will be located in Victoria, BC and will be largely focused on projects throughout the Pacific Coast of Canada, as well as other geographically diverse locations. The ideal candidate for this position is one with a proven background in : communicating with regulatory agencies, interpreting and applying environmental legislation, and writing technical reports and permit applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to field programs, and components of environmental assessments. Investigations will involve topics such as ocean / aquatic / riparian environments, pollution / effluents, fish and fish habitat, aquatic wildlife, species-at-risk.

The candidate will be part of a team of design engineers and environmental professionals that delivers projects in a coordinated and pragmatic manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support environmental permit applications for marine / aquatic construction projects.
• Technical writing, reporting, data analysis and interpretation for use in reports (e.g. environmental impact studies).
• Prescribe measures to mitigate potential environmental impacts during construction.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure environmental compliance and complete monitoring reports.
• Assist with planning and executing field work to collect environmental data (e.g., water, sediment, species, habitat).
• Developing relationships with clients.
• Maintain technical knowledge in professional practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, engineering, or applied science technologist.
• Must be eligible to register for a professional designation (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Eng., or AScT).
• Minimum 3 years experience in an environmental consulting or similar role. Combinations of qualification and experience will be considered.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Experience :

• Customer service attitude.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent technical writing skill.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good knowledge of aquatic ecology, species, and habitats.
• Ability to work in the field in a variety of weather conditions, and with limited direction.
• Good knowledge of BC and federal environmental legislation and proven experience preparing environmental permit applications.
• Environmental sampling / surveying using a variety of field instruments (e.g. van veen, niskin, bathymetry, ADCP, profiling).
• Familiarity with marine construction, considered an asset.
• Familiarity with riparian regulations, considered an asset.
• Experience with GIS software, considered as asset.
• Willingness to travel for project work, as needed.
• Valid drivers licence.

What We Will Provide

Regular full-time positions are entitled to extended health and dental coverage, a health spending account, and RRSP matching. Additionally, employees will benefit from continuing education opportunities, professional development reimbursement, coverage for professional membership fees, and paid time off.

Compensation

Anticipated Salary : Intermediate (Qualified Professional) $80,000 to $110,000. GreatPacific offers fair compensation based on individuals’ education, experience, skill and professional qualifications.

Compensation will be based on the successful applicant’s qualifications, experience and skills.

To apply please email your cover letter and resume to

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