Project Manager - Ecology

SLR Consulting; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Vacation

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

SLR Canada is seeking a full-time Project Manager to lead ecology-focused environmental projects across British Columbia, from RFP responses to client reporting and delivery.

Based in one of our BC offices (Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, Smithers, or Prince George), you will manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee budgets and schedules, ensure health and safety, and support business development to expand our western and northern Canada portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ecology, biology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of consulting experience in western/northern Canada.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• PMI PMP or similar project management training is an asset.
• Valid BC Class 5 driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects.
• Manage project teams to meet timelines, budgets, and schedules.
• Plan field programs with a focus on health and safety; some fieldwork may be required.
• Act as primary client contact to maintain relationships and deliver high-quality environmental solutions.
• Support business development to expand the client base and project portfolio in western and northern Canada.
• Contribute to regulatory applications and permitting processes.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in ecology or related field

Master's degree

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

Role

SLR Canada is looking for a full-time Project Manager to be based out of one of our BC offices (Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Kelowna, Kamloops, Smithers, or Prince George). As our new Project Manager with a passion for working on ecology related projects, you will play your part in our Environmental Sciences Practice delivering projects for our clients, with a primary focus on projects in BC.

In the role of Project Manager, you will be involved in the full life cycle of projects including responding to RFPs, preparing proposals and budgets, scoping work plans, coordinating and executing projects, managing budgets, client support and communication, data analysis and reviews, reporting, invoicing and project closure. You may also support business development initiatives, leveraging your influence and networks to help strategically grow our operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex and multidisciplinary environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects for clients in mining, energy, infrastructure, and other sectors.
• Manage project teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and schedules are met.
• Plan and oversee field programs with a focus on health and safety and technical quality; occasional fieldwork may be required.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and delivering high-quality, fit-for-purpose environmental solutions.
• Support Sector Leads in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand the company’s client base and project portfolio in western and northern Canada.
• Contribute technical expertise to support regulatory applications, including provincial and federal environmental assessments and permitting processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ecology, biology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or a related field. Master’s degree is considered an asset.
• 5 to 10+ years of relevant consulting experience, with a focus on resource development in western and northern Canada.
• Strong working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• Proven project management experience, including scope, budget, schedule, and team coordination.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and client relationship skills.
• Environmental field skills (e.g., water quality, hydrogeology, fisheries).
• Project Management Training and/or designation (PMI® – PMP) an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in British Columbia (or equivalent) with a clean driving record, and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.