Junior Biologist / Junior Environmental Professional

BBA Consultants; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual premium program

Time bank

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Premium for employee referrals

Job summary

BBA Consultants is looking for a junior biologist or junior environmental professional to support environmental project delivery in sectors such as energy and infrastructure. This role involves working both in the field and in the office, assisting with impact assessments and environmental studies.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, along with 1 to 3 years of relevant experience. BBA offers a comprehensive benefits package with opportunities for professional development and a vibrant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in environmental studies.
• Interest or initial experience in field surveys.
• Knowledge in environmental impact assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers with mandates.
• Participate in environmental impact assessments.
• Assist with field surveys and data validation.
• Help draft technical reports.

Skills

Field surveys experience

Excellent writing skills

MS Office Suite knowledge

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or environmental science

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Role Overview

As a junior biologist or junior environmental professional, you’ll help with environmental project delivery in sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, commercial and private development. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and under the supervision of experienced professionals, you’ll support biophysical characterization, environmental impact studies and environmental permit applications.

Responsibilities

(Approx. 50% fieldwork and 50% office work)

• Support project managers in preparing and executing mandates
• Participate in environmental impact assessments and related studies
• Assist with field surveys (flora, fauna, aquatic environments, soil and ecosystems)
• Contribute to environmental permit and authorization applications
• Help develop methodologies and sampling plans
• Compile, enter and validate environmental data
• Help draft technical reports (inventories, baseline studies, environmental assessments)
• Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines

Qualities & Values

• Thirst to learn and excel
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Desire to be in the thick of the action
• Rigorous and ethical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science or related field
• From 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
• Interest or initial experience in field surveys (fauna, flora, aquatic environments, soils, etc.)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Asset: knowledge of ArcGIS
• Asset: master’s degree in a relevant field
• Asset: bilingual (English and French), spoken and written

Total Rewards

• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Premium for employee referrals

At BBA, you get many benefits:

• A vibrant social club with something for everyone
• Access to many experts and coaching
• A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Participation in our firm’s major projects up to 2030:
  • Going carbon neutral
  • Achieving 30% women on our teams
  • And much more!
• Custom training and development plans

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.