Senior Biologist

-; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a passionate Senior Biologist to coordinate environmental impact studies and authorizations across Quebec. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong knowledge of environmental legislation. Fluency in French is required, and bilingualism is an asset. This position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in the environmental field.
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Excellent command of French, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental impact studies and authorizations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate environmental considerations.
• Review and draft environmental reports.

Skills

Environmental impact studies

Ecological inventories

Project management

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in environment-related field

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

The Permitting and Environmental Management team includes nearly 120 employees across Canada who participate in key projects throughout their lifecycle: from initial assessment of key constraints to strategic development of regulatory approval processes, and compliance management during construction and operation. Our team collaborates on projects to achieve social acceptance and manage our clients' environmental and sustainability commitments.

We are looking for a passionate and determined individual to act as a Senior Biologist. The position is available throughout Quebec, with home offices in Quebec City, Montreal, Trois‑Rivières, Saguenay, Rimouski, or Abitibi, and offers significant flexibility for remote work if desired. By joining the AtkinsRéalis family, you may have opportunities to work on projects in Quebec, across Canada, or even internationally, within a team at the heart of the most ambitious projects in Quebec and Canada‑valuing involvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Your role

• Coordinate and implement mandates related to natural environments in environmental impact studies and/or environmental authorizations;
• Coordinate and/or participate in environmental impact studies and related studies within a multidisciplinary team;
• Coordinate and/or participate in environmental permit and authorization applications;
• Coordinate/manage multidisciplinary project teams and subcontractors as needed;
• Collaborate with various teams and act as an advisor to engineering teams and clients to integrate environmental considerations into projects;
• Review/draft environmental reports (wildlife, vegetation, management plans, environmental effects assessments, etc.);
• Ensure proper budget and schedule management for projects;
• Coordinate and/or participate in preparing high‑quality service proposals (strategy, work plan, client meetings, budget, etc.);
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of methodologies, best practices, and emerging innovations in biological characterization and impact assessment;
• Promote a culture of safety and integrity in all activities;
• Act as a mentor to colleagues.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in an environment‑related field (Master's degree is an asset);
• Training in environmental engineering is an asset;
• 10 years of relevant experience in the environmental field;
• Strong knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation;
• Practical knowledge and experience in:
  • Environmental management: characterization, environmental assessments, environmental impact studies, authorization requests.
  • Fish habitat: characterization, scientific fishing, field coordination (an asset);
  • Ecology: floristic and ecological inventories, wetland and forest characterization, species with special status, and invasive exotic species;
• Excellent writing, analytical, and synthesis skills;
• Ability to work in a team and manage projects;
• Excellent command of French, both written and spoken;
• French‑English bilingualism* is an asset.

*This position requires knowledge of another language besides French, namely English, as you will be part of a Canadian, global, or regional management team and will need to collaborate with colleagues outside Quebec.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, well‑being, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

EEO Statement

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.