Intermediate Terrestrial Biologist

Blue Heron Environmental; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Group benefits (health & dental, RRSP)

Professional development

Flexible work environment

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Blue Heron Environmental is seeking an experienced Intermediate Terrestrial Biologist to lead and manage terrestrial biology components for mining, site development, and related environmental projects across Ontario. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery, client service, regulatory coordination, fieldwork, and mentoring junior staff.

The successful candidate will be based in Northeastern Ontario, with travel across northern Ontario and to project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience conducting taxa-specific terrestrial surveys.
• Minimum of two years of environmental consulting experience.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Thorough knowledge of northern Ontario flora, fauna, habitats, and ecological conditions.
• Knowledge of environmental inventory and monitoring protocols, including data collection, documentation, and quality control practices.
• Knowledge of current provincial and federal regulatory requirements related to species at risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage tasks and projects in accordance with approved scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Lead and participate in terrestrial field programs, including technical oversight, mentoring field staff, verifying data quality, and maintaining field competency through regular field participation.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver terrestrial field programs.
• Conduct site visits and support field data collection in remote and operational settings, as required.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to technical reports, including data interpretation, analysis, and synthesis.
• Prepare materials for regulatory agency review and communicate with provincial and federal regulators regarding permits, authorizations, and species at risk requirements.
• Contribute to proposals, work plans, budgets, and other business development activities.
• Review and interpret background information, including provincial and federal databases and mapping resources.
• Provide technical direction and practical environmental advice throughout the project life cycle.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff through field, technical, and project-related activities.

Skills

Field leadership

Technical writing

Project coordination

Client relationships

Regulatory coordination

Education

B.Sc. in biology, ecology, environmental science, or related field

Job description

Blue Heron Environmental is seeking an experienced Intermediate Terrestrial Biologist to assist in leading and managing terrestrial biology components for mining, site development, and related environmental projects across Ontario.

This role is well suited to an experienced practitioner who enjoys technical leadership, project delivery, client service, regulatory coordination, fieldwork, and mentoring junior and intermediate team members.

Location: Northeastern Ontario
Position: Full Time
Salary: $80,000–$95,000 based on experience

• Lead and manage tasks and projects in accordance with approved scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations.
• Lead and participate in terrestrial field programs, including technical oversight, mentoring field staff, verifying data quality, and maintaining field competency through regular field participation.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to plan, coordinate, and deliver terrestrial field programs.
• Conduct site visits and support field data collection in remote and operational settings, as required.
• Prepare, review, and contribute to technical reports, including data interpretation, analysis, and synthesis.
• Prepare materials for regulatory agency review and communicate with provincial and federal regulators regarding permits, authorizations, and species at risk requirements.
• Contribute to proposals, work plans, budgets, and other business development activities.
• Review and interpret background information, including provincial and federal databases and mapping resources.
• Provide technical direction and practical environmental advice throughout the project life cycle.
• Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff through field, technical, and project-related activities.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience conducting taxa-specific terrestrial surveys.
• Minimum of two years of environmental consulting experience.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and project coordination skills.
• Thorough knowledge of northern Ontario flora, fauna, habitats, and ecological conditions.
• Knowledge of environmental inventory and monitoring protocols, including data collection, documentation, and quality control practices.
• Knowledge of current provincial and federal regulatory requirements related to species at risk.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in:

• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Designing terrestrial biology field programs and methods to meet project-specific objectives.
• Leading terrestrial field programs in remote and operational environments, including supervising field crews and ensuring high-quality data collection.
• Identifying practical mitigation measures for the protection of species at risk and sensitive habitats.
• Collecting, assembling, analyzing, and interpreting ecological data.
• Preparing clear, defensible technical reports, memos, proposals, and regulatory submissions.
• Managing multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines in a consulting environment.
• Supporting client liaison, proposal preparation, and business development activities.
• Liaising with regulators and providing strategic regulatory advice throughout the project life cycle.

This is a full-time position based in Ontario, with work completed from a Blue Heron office, home-based office, field location, or client site depending on project needs.

The position combines technical leadership with continued participation in field activities. Regular travel within Ontario is expected, including travel to remote project sites and active industrial or mining locations.

Field assignments may include extended workdays, variable schedules, challenging terrain and weather conditions, and overnight stays away from home. Candidates must be physically capable of working safely in remote environments, including hiking over uneven terrain while carrying field equipment.

A valid driver's licence and the ability to meet client and site-specific health, safety, and access requirements are required.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive group benefits, including health and dental coverage and Group RRSP matching.
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities within a multidisciplinary environmental consulting team.
• A flexible work environment supporting office-based, home-based, and field-based work as appropriate to project needs.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful environmental projects across northern Ontario and beyond.