Intermediate Biologist: Field Projects & Client Delivery

AECOM; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PRI Environmental Services seeks an Intermediate Biologist in Canada to join our team. This hands-on, client-facing role involves field work, project delivery, and mentorship to grow your career.

You will support terrestrial and wildlife ecology work across forestry, renewable energy, municipal, land development, transportation, and resource sectors, contributing to planning, reports, budgets, and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Approximately 4-8 years of relevant professional experience, preferably with the majority gained 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.

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.
• Communicate directly with clients, 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.
• Mentor junior biologists and field staff where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, scientists, and resource professionals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of PRI's technical practices, tools, and approaches.
• Complete corporate, operational, and administrative responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Wildlife biology

Field program execution

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS

GIS software

Job description

PRI Environmental Services seeks an Intermediate Biologist in Canada to join our team. This hands-on, client-facing role involves field work, project delivery, and mentorship to grow your career.

You will support terrestrial and wildlife ecology work across forestry, renewable energy, municipal, land development, transportation, and resource sectors, contributing to planning, reports, budgets, and client relationships.