Senior Biologist

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm in Edmonton is seeking a Senior Biologist to manage projects and lead assessment teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and qualifications, including a background in ecological sciences and strong management skills. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Competitive financial compensation

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience in ecology or related field.
• P.Biol. accreditation or eligibility in Alberta.
• Eligibility to hold a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Managing interdisciplinary environmental assessment teams.
• Overseeing and preparing technical reports.
• Preparing environmental approvals and liaising with clients.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Writing

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Botany

Job description

Location

Location Edmonton

Published

Published May 24, 2025

Closing

Closing Jul 31, 2025

Category

Category Job Board

Senior Biologist – Permanent, Full-Time, Edmonton, Alberta

Spencer Environmental Management Services Ltd. has been providing environmental and biophysical impact assessments, environmental planning, conservation planning, wetland-related services, and environmental permit acquisition services in support of capital project design, construction and operation for over 40 years. Spencer currently has an opening for a highly motivated, versatile environmental biologist /ecologist with strong management skills to join our team.

• permanent, full-time
• based in Edmonton (required); some opportunity to WFH
• start date to be negotiated with successful candidate
• compensation to be commensurate with candidate’s experience and skills

Job duties and opportunities for growth include:

• managing interdisciplinary environmental assessment/biophysical assessment teams
• overseeing and preparing technical reports
• designing and implementing environmental investigations relating to wildlife, vegetation and wetlands
• preparing environmental approvals
• liaising with regulatory bodies
• providing management support for the successful implementation of environmental management systems and construction monitoring
• liaising with clients
• overseeing science staff during project execution and product delivery

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in ecology, conservation biology, botany or related discipline, with at least 10 years of professional experience; equivalencies will be considered
• at least 10 years of consulting experience
• eligible to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, Canadian permanent resident)
• P.Biol. accreditation or eligibility to register as a P.Biol. in Alberta; B.I.T. may be considered
• eligible to hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license, with no restrictions
• knowledgeable about Alberta landscapes and ecological regions
• strong desire to contribute to science-based environmental management and successful project delivery as an integrated team member
• strong technical writing skills
• strong knowledge of environmental regulations and approval processes
• strong project management skills including proposal development and managing subconsultants

Demonstrated skills/areas of excellence:

• plan and conduct field surveys for one or more of the following: vegetation, wildlife, wetlands
• acquisition of federal and provincial environmental permits
• preparation of environmental assessments
• excellent technical writing and report preparation skills
• strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to interact effectively with others, including scientists, regulators, engineers, construction personnel
• critical thinking, problem-solving, effective time management, responding to dynamic work conditions and hours
• wetland classification, delineation and assessment

Why choose us:

Spencer Environmental is a successful environmental consulting company active throughout Alberta, offering employees a competitive financial compensation/benefits package, a dynamic and rewarding work environment , and the opportunity to grow your career through meaningful contributions to multi-disciplinary teams. For additional information about our firm, visit www.spencerenvironmental.ab.ca .

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a resume with cover letter to: HR@spencerenv .com

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
370, 105 12 Ave SE
Calgary AB T2G 1A1