Senior or Intermediate Wildlife Biologist - Permanent, Full Time

Environmental Dynamics Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior or Intermediate Wildlife Biologist for a permanent, full-time role. This position offers an engaging career experience, focusing on wildlife project design, data collection, and client communication. Ideal candidates will possess in-depth knowledge of wildlife biology and regulatory environments, with strong skills in project management and technical writing. Join a dynamic team committed to professional development and innovation, where your contributions will have a significant impact on environmental projects in beautiful northern BC. If you're passionate about wildlife and ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching

Profit-Sharing

Employee Share Ownership

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in wildlife biology with project management skills.
• Strong technical writing and client liaison experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage wildlife components of projects, including field and desktop studies.
• Prepare technical reports and provide senior sign-off on deliverables.

Skills

Wildlife Biology

Project Management

Technical Writing

Client Liaison

Field Data Collection

Environmental Assessment

Species-Specific Surveys

Habitat Modelling

Education

BSc or MSc in Wildlife Management

Registration as PBiol or RPBio

Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

GIS Software

Job description

Senior or Intermediate Wildlife Biologist

Permanent, Full-time

Prince George or Smithers, BC

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for the position of Senior or Intermediate Wildlife Biologist in our Prince George or Smithers office. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for project design/coordination, field data collection, report writing, and communication with clients. Our ideal candidate has in-depth experience in wildlife biology in Canada, with strengths in species-specific surveys, technical writing, habitat modelling, environmental assessment, and the regulatory environment.

Our benefits include:

• Challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding career experience
• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, RRSP matching (after 2 years), profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
• Working with a team of established market sector consultants who excel in their fields of science, environmental assessment, and regulatory planning
• Corporate commitment to long-term career and personal development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget, conference attendance)

Since EDI started in 1994, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals to join our growing and highly successful, local team of specialists working on a variety of projects in northern BC, while also collaborating with other teams in our western and northern offices. Our culture focuses on quality, support, mentoring, teamwork, positive attitudes, and flexibility to “do it right” for our clients. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and strong communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing, managing, and supporting project teams in implementing wildlife components of projects, including both desktop and field-based wildlife and wildlife habitat programs
• Designing, planning, and leading a variety of wildlife inventory and wildlife habitat studies
• Contributing to environmental impact assessments, mitigation planning, and permitting processes
• Working closely with clients, regulators and stakeholders providing technical guidance on wildlife and wildlife habitat management
• Analyzing and interpreting data; preparing technical reports, memos, and other project deliverables; and editing, reviewing, and providing senior sign-off of reports
• Evaluating and responding to requests for proposals, including the development of work programs and associated budgets and schedules
• Mentoring, training, and supporting junior and intermediate biologists, and providing technical guidance to field and office staff
• Conducting business development through maintaining existing and developing new client relationships
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

We are looking for someone with:

• Broad knowledge of terrestrial wildlife and related disciplines (e.g., vegetation, terrestrial ecosystems); specialized expertise with species at risk and/or species of regulatory concern (e.g., caribou, grizzly bears) is an asset
• Experience in a variety of wildlife inventory and habitat survey methods
• Proven record of professional report writing
• Project coordination and client liaison experience
• Working knowledge of provincial/territorial and federal regulatory requirements and processes
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and time management skills
• The ability to work well independently and in a team-oriented environment
• Interest in providing mentorship and junior staff support/supervision
• Capacity to perform field work in remote locations and/or travel between offices

Job requirements include:

• BSc or MSc degree in wildlife management, biology, or related science program
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a PBiol or RPBio
• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to wildlife biology, including a combination of office and field experience
• Demonstrated experience in project management, client liaison, and effective management of team members and sub-consultants
• Class 5 driver’s license

Application deadline—Open until filled

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence to: [e-mail] with EDI2024-105 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.