Our client provides environmental services to provincial government agencies, including the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit, BC Hydro, Fortis BC, and BC Ministry of Forests; and to municipalities, First Nation communities, architects, developers, and contracting firms throughout British Columbia.

To support the growth, they are seeking a Senior Biologist to join their expanding Environmental Group. The position will be based in Kelowna or Vancouver, BC.

This role is ideal for an experienced consulting biologist with a sound technical background in terrestrial and wildlife ecology and strong leadership and project management skills. Our client offers a diverse range of project opportunities and a culture of creativity and innovation. The position involves a combination of field and office work, with occasional travel and remote work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, coordinate, and lead field studies related to terrestrial ecosystems and wildlife, including species-at-risk surveys, habitat assessments, and biodiversity monitoring.
• Analyze and interpret ecological data to support environmental assessments, impact studies, and mitigation planning.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and regulatory submissions in compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to support project approvals and build strong working relationships.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary project teams and manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control/monitoring, billing oversight and execution.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development and proposal writing.
• Collaborate with team members across the company and externally in completing deliverables.
• Complete required corporate operation and administrative activities as required, in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or graduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related field.
• Professional Biologist designation (R.P.Bio or P.Biol) and in good standing with the B.C. College of Applied Biologists.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including fieldwork and consulting experience.
• Expertise in terrestrial ecology and wildlife biology, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Adaptability to varying types and sizes of projects.
• Experience writing successful proposals, work plans and cost estimates.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
• Ability to prepare high quality reports in compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Experience with study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Experience with environmental assessments, permitting and mitigation planning.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards that apply to our work.
• Posses strong communication skills, including verbal and technical writing, analysis, presentation, and interpersonal communication.
• The ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, manage deadlines, and have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• A safety-oriented attitude.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent) and access to a vehicle. Willingness to travel for fieldwork as needed.