Biologist

Dillon Consulting Limited•Vancouver, BC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon’s Natural Resource Management group is looking for a Biologist to fill an existing vacancy within our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be based at any one of our following offices: Vancouver.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field.
Be a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio or PBiol) or a Registered Biology Technologist (RBTech) or Biologist in Training (BIT) or ability to obtain designation within two years of hire.
A full valid driver’s license.
Strong oral and written communication skills, and keen attention to detail.
Aptitude to learn.
Commitment to project quality and project deadlines.
Ability to work and/or travel for extended and irregular periods, in all seasons and terrain types, often in remote settings, using a variety of vehicle types e.g., trucks, ATV's, snowmobiles, and boats.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements will be considered an asset.
Electrofishing and fish salvage experience is an asset but not required.
Experience in executing field programs as part of environmental studies; experience in executing terrestrial wildlife surveys will be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Complete various field programs throughout western Canada to collect field data including but not limited to, fresh water aquatics, marine aquatics, wildlife surveys (e.g., amphibians, birds), land cover and habitat classification, vegetation surveys, soils, or water quality sampling.
Environmental field support during construction activities, conducting construction monitoring activities, assessing contractor compliance with environment permits, regulatory requirements, legislation, government approvals, and project environmental protection plans, including auditing and providing onsite guidance to contractors.
Prepare technical reports and memos related to environmental assessments on various sites, as required.
Collaborate with and assist project managers and team members including biologists, ecologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.