Manager & Biological Sciences

Tetra Tech; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Manager - Biological Sciences to lead a team in Calgary or Edmonton. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing environmental assessments and will contribute strategically to business development. With a focus on collaboration and mentorship, the role demands strong communication skills, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to safety in a hybrid work environment. This position offers market-competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Hybrid work culture

Flexibility for work/life balance

Collaborative team atmosphere

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in a relevant field with a professional designation.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements in Western Provinces.
• Experience leading technical deliverables and public consultation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of biologists and ecologists in conducting assessments.
• Manage complex multi-disciplinary projects with senior technical oversight.
• Interact with clients and regulatory agencies to provide high-level technical advice.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Technical expertise in assessments

Client interaction

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental sciences

Professional designation (P.Biol, P.Ag. or equivalent)

Job description

Tetra Tech is adding a Manager - Biological Sciences to our Environment and Water - Biological Sciences team based in Edmonton or Calgary, AB.

Why Tetra Tech

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role

We are looking for an individual with a passion for natural sciences to join our team as a Manager of Biological Sciences for our Alberta team, based out of either our Calgary or Edmonton offices. Specific experience in managing a team of professionals, and technical experience in completing or managing baseline assessments and impact assessments is preferred. The successful applicant will have professional accreditation and can bring their experience to our public and private sector clients. Although the position will be based in Alberta, we anticipate working on projects throughout Western and Northern Canada.

• Lead and mentor a team of biologists and ecologists in conducting biophysical assessments.
• Lead and mentor a team with respect to regulatory coordination and permitting of projects in a dynamic work environment.
• Recognized for expertise in chosen area of specialization, with a general understanding of other disciplines.
• Project manage complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Senior technical lead on complex projects.
• Senior technical review of proposals and technical documents.
• Frequent and effective interaction with clients, regulatory agencies, other team members, and the public. Provide technical advice to clients at a senior manager level.
• Contribute to business development by maintaining a high standard of project performance, identifying potential opportunities, maintaining key client relationships, developing marketing materials and leading proposal efforts.
• Lead major proposals including scopes of work, cost estimates and formal proposal submissions.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior team members.
• Stay current on technical and sector-based trends and legislation at the municipal, provincial and national level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, ecology, environmental sciences or a related field.
• Professional designation (i.e., P.Biol, P.Ag. or equivalent), with a minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Multidisciplinary team/staff management.
• Drive for business development.
• Strong knowledge and practice of environmental regulatory requirements in the Western Provinces and Northern Territories.
• Experience with regulatory and stakeholder consultation, coordinating with technical teams and contractors, leading technical deliverables, and supporting public consultation.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry standard resources, tools and best practices as well as provincial environmental legislation and policy (proficiency under municipal and federal jurisdictions is considered an asset).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public. Public consultation experience is an asset.
• A strong track record in Health and Safety management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, available on day one of employment.
• We have embraced a hybrid culture. We will provide you the tools to work almost anywhere.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth. Mentorship with world leading experts in your field.