Terrestrial Ecologist ($90K–$120K/yr + Relocation Assistance to Prince George, BC)

Chu Cho Environmental; Prince George; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation support

Professional development

Company vehicle

Flexible work model

Indigenous-owned

Job summary

Chu Cho Environmental, based in Prince George, BC, is seeking a Terrestrial Ecologist to lead and support projects across northern British Columbia. The role offers a hybrid work model with field, office, and site responsibilities, reporting to the General Manager.

You will manage terrestrial ecology projects from proposal through field execution to final reporting, mentor staff, and grow client relationships within an Indigenous-owned environmental team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline and 6+ years of terrestrial ecology or environmental consulting experience.
• Experience leading and supervising staff, conducting remote fieldwork, and applying environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Registration as RPBio or P.Ag in good standing or immediate eligibility for registration.
• BC Class 5 driver’s licence and ability to travel to remote field sites.
• Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and technical reporting workflows.
• Experience with First Nations or Indigenous-owned organizations is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support terrestrial ecology projects from planning to reporting.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and support client relationships.
• Coordinate with internal teams, regulators, and Indigenous collaborators.
• Ensure work complies with environmental legislation and QA/QC.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Project management

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Job description

• Help lead an established, high-performing Terrestrial Ecology team and deliver terrestrial ecology, reclamation, and environmental consulting projects across northern British Columbia in partnership with industry and Tsay Keh Dene Nation
• Earn a competitive annual salary of $90,000–$120,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth
• Apply your expertise in terrestrial ecology, project management, data analysis, and technical reporting within a multidisciplinary, Indigenous-owned environmental consulting team

Founded in 2013, Chu Cho Environmental is a 100% Tsay Keh Dene Nation owned company, established under the Nation’s Economic Development Corporation. As an Indigenous owned business, Chu Cho Environmental reflects the values of the Nation, and delivers high quality environmental services that are rooted in respect for the community and territory.

As a for profit social enterprise, Chu Cho Environmental creates employment, builds local capacity, and supports economic growth for Tsay Keh Dene Nation. It is our mission to build a resilient, skilled and multidisciplinary team that delivers professional, high quality environmental services across northern British Columbia.

Chu Cho Environmental offers a wide range of professional environmental services, including baseline studies, regulatory support, environmental research, and ongoing monitoring for resource development projects. Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in wildlife, fisheries, botany, aquatics, atmospheric science, reclamation, and GIS services.

For more information, please visit our website: chuchoenvironmental.com

You can learn about some of our projects here:

• Chase Caribou Road Restoration Program
• Mount Milligan Mine Progressive Reclamation

About the Opportunity

a full-time Terrestrial Ecologist based in Prince George, BC, with flexibility to work from home when not required in the office or field, depending on project needs.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will help lead our established, high-performing Terrestrial Ecology team alongside another experienced team lead, and play a key role in delivering terrestrial ecology projects across northern British Columbia, combining technical expertise with team and project leadership to support high-quality environmental consulting outcomes.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing and supporting terrestrial ecology projects from proposal development through field execution and final reporting, while sharing leadership of the team, supervising and mentoring staff, and supporting client relationships and ongoing project growth.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and supporting terrestrial ecology projects across soils, vegetation, reclamation, and ecosystem mapping from planning through to reporting
• Supporting and occasionally participating in remote field programs while maintaining a primarily office-based workflow
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure effective and efficient execution
• Contributing to technical review processes and supporting the development of high-quality reports and assessments
• Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate staff while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Coordinating with internal teams, external partners, regulators, and Tsay Keh Dene Nation collaborators
• Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to proposal development and business development activities
• Ensuring work aligns with environmental legislation, professional standards, and internal QA/QC processes
• Helping lead the Terrestrial Ecology team alongside another experienced team lead, including supervising assigned staff, balancing workloads, setting goals, and conducting performance reviews

To read the full position description, please click here.

About You

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a directly related discipline, and ideally 6+ years of progressive experience in terrestrial ecology or environmental consulting, particularly in soils, reclamation, vegetation, and ecosystem mapping. You will demonstrate experience leading and directly supervising staff, conducting remote fieldwork in challenging environments, and applying environmental legislation, permitting processes, and regulatory frameworks.

We recognize that strong terrestrial ecologists often follow varied career pathways. Experience gained through consulting environments, graduate research such as an MSc, government roles, or hands-on field-based positions will all be considered, provided your background demonstrates strong technical capability and applied project experience.

The following are required:

• Registration as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) or Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) in good standing, or immediate eligibility for registration
• A valid BC Class 5 driver's licence
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote field sites, including multi-day trips during peak field seasons
• Comfort working outdoors in all seasons and variable weather conditions
• Strong technical understanding of terrestrial systems, particularly in soils, reclamation, vegetation, and ecosystem mapping
• Experience contributing to or leading multidisciplinary environmental projects
• Strong technical writing skills, including report preparation and review
• Experience applying environmental legislation, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and technical reporting workflows
• Ability to mentor or support intermediate and junior staff

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience in environmental consulting with project management responsibilities
• Familiarity with northern BC ecosystems, including vegetation and soil systems
• Experience working with First Nations governments or Indigenous-owned organizations

As our ideal candidate, you are a technically strong and adaptable environmental professional who brings a balance of field experience and analytical thinking. You are collaborative, organized, and confident working with multidisciplinary teams, while also demonstrating sound judgement and professionalism when engaging with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities.

This is an opportunity for a terrestrial ecologist who is ready to take the next step in their career by stepping into a leadership role with an established, high-performing team, contributing to meaningful environmental work across northern British Columbia while continuing to grow within a supportive, Indigenous-owned organization.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $90,000–$120,000, and a host of excellent benefits including:

• Comprehensive health and benefits package
• Relocation support may be available for the right candidate
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications
• Access to a company vehicle for project-related travel
• Flexible working model built on “freedom with responsibility,” offering autonomy with accountability
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful terrestrial ecology and reclamation projects across northern British Columbia
• Meaningful work with an Indigenous-owned business that advances environmental stewardship and supports Tsay Keh Dene Nation

Join us in advancing environmental stewardship and community growth.