We are seeking an experienced Biologist for a well established environmental consulting client of ours in the Vancouver area. The Senior Biologist will support the Biology Team in conducting a diversity of environmental projects to meet our clients' needs. Ideally, we are seeking a Biologist who has experience completing Environmental Overview Assessments, Municipal Environmental Development Permits, Offsetting/Compensation Plans, and Stream Habitat Assessments.

Responsibilities

-Planning, conducting, and reporting information from Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR) Assessments, Stream Habitat Assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessments

-Preparing clear and comprehensive application packages for authorization of works under the BC Water Sustainability Act (WSA), the Canada Fisheries Act, and for applications for municipal development permits

-Optimally planning and conducting fieldwork in a safe and efficient manner, including accurately recording observations and data; need to locate and manage subconsultants when required

-Managing projects through their full life-cycle, including preparing proposals and cost estimates, conducting and managing tasks to approved scopes of works, delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget, obtaining regulatory approval, and monitoring works in the field

-Liaising with clients, regulators, and contractors, and finding solutions to challenges posed by development; and

Provision of leadership to the team through supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to more junior staff.

-The successful candidate will also play a role in capacity building, business development and company management.

Qualifications

-Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) in BC in good standing;

-University degree in Environmental Science, Biology or Ecology. Master's degree preferred;

-7 – 12 years of progressive experience sufficient to offer strong knowledge of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation, Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act and related legislation and regulations;

-Project Management experience with a focus on delivering on commitments and meeting or exceeding budget expectations

-Experience preparing environmental impact studies/statements, natural heritage evaluations, etc.

-A motivated, personable, well-organized self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment

-Strong organizational and time management skills;

-Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities with a focus on attention to detail

-Exposure to contaminated sites investigations and risk assessments will be an asset

-Preference will be given to those with BC Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulations experience

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva | [email protected]