Senior Wetlands Biologist

WorleyParsons; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Wetlands Biologist to join their dynamic team in Alberta. This role involves providing technical direction and regulatory guidance for various projects, preparing permit applications, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in wetlands and vegetation, along with proven experience in regulatory frameworks. This position offers flexibility to work from home or in the Calgary or Edmonton offices, contributing to a vibrant team that values innovation and quality in environmental consulting. If you are passionate about ecology and looking for a challenging opportunity, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Collaborative working environment

Flexible work opportunities

Positive work culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Ecology/Biology or equivalent is essential.
• Several years of experience in wetland ecology in Alberta required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and regulatory guidance for projects.
• Prepare permit applications and liaise with regulatory agencies.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in fieldwork.

Skills

Wetland Ecology

Vegetation Surveying

Regulatory Knowledge

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Ecology or Biology

Environmental Technology/technical diploma

Tools

Computer Applications relevant to Ecology

Job description

Job Description - Senior Wetlands Biologist (CAL01MH)

Company: Worley

Primary Location

CAN-AB-Edmonton

Job

Environmental Science Consultants

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Job Level: Experienced

Job Posting

Apr 15, 2025

Unposting Date

May 15, 2025

Reporting Manager Title: VP of Regulatory and Social, Consulting

Worley Consulting is a leading provider of Regulatory and Social (R&S) services in Canada. The R&S Service Line is a vibrant and growing team covering: Regulatory Advisory, Social, and Sciences & Planning. We provide a full range of environmental services with a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and quality of work within small project consulting through to large project engineering and construction management delivery. We pride ourselves on the integration of our R&S specialists with our engineering, construction management, and project delivery teams. Our aim is to recruit, develop, and most importantly, retain the people who share our vision and strategy.

We have a challenging opportunity for a Full-Time experienced Senior Biologist to join our dynamic team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in wetlands, vegetation, and reclamation field surveying and reporting. Additional technical experience in aquatic and/or fisheries, soils, and wildlife would be an asset.

This position would be based in Alberta and offers the flexibility to work from your home region or the Calgary or Edmonton offices. Our team regularly supports projects in Alberta and BC, but also in the US and globally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical direction and regulatory guidance for various projects and clients in Alberta and BC.
• Prepare permit/approval applications and obtain authorizations.
• Interpret and advise on regulatory guidelines in the US and around the globe when needed.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Author and/or Senior review discipline specific technical reports, workplans, cost estimates, and proposals.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation.
• Work independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor junior team members to develop their technical and project skills.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients.
• Participate in fieldwork as needed.
• Travel as required for various projects.
• Responsible for personal safety and following safe working practices according to Worley occupational health and safety procedures.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science/ Resource Management, or an equivalent degree program, or an Environmental Technology/technical diploma, or equivalent diploma program.
• Several years of senior-level experience working in vegetation and/or wetland ecology in Alberta.
• Knowledge of the regulatory framework within Alberta relating to vegetation, wetlands, and reclamation is mandatory.
• Registered Professional Biologist (P.Bio) in Alberta or with another Province/Territory and able to obtain in Alberta.
• Experience working in North America (Canada and USA) would be an asset.
• Accreditation as an Authenticating Wetland Practitioner, or the ability to obtain would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in completing and authorizing wetland regulatory submissions under the Alberta Wetland Policy and Water Act.
• Proven experience in conducting reclamation assessments, developing reclamation plans, and preparing reclamation certificate applications in accordance with various regulatory bodies in Alberta.
• Proficiency in plant identification and ability to perform fieldwork in remote, rugged locations under diverse environmental conditions.
• Industry experience in sectors such as pipelines, upstream and downstream oil and gas facilities, mining, infrastructure, or renewable energy projects is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in writing proposals, work plans and creating cost estimates.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced technical writing skills, with experience as a senior reviewer and authenticating professional of technical reports.
• Proficient in computer applications and software relevant to the role.
• Project management experience is considered an asset.
• Self-starter and flexible team player. Reliable and motivated. Ability to work within a team environment.

What we offer you:

Providing an agile culture and challenging work opportunities results in a positive work environment. Our people enjoy competitive compensation packages and a fun, personal, collaborative, and safe working environment. We value equal employment opportunity and are committed to promoting fairness, equality, and diversity.

If you have the passion and talent to keep up, it's time to test the limits of what you can become. Find your future with Worley.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.