Biologist

Dillon Consulting Limited•Edmonton, AB

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dillon’s Natural Resource Management Discipline is seeking a Biologist to join their multidisciplinary team of professionals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. Dillon operates as one team, and the candidate can be based in Edmonton. The company offers flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field.
Be a Professional Biologist (P.Biol or RPBio) Biologist in Training (BIT), or a Registered Biology Technologist (RBTech), or ability to obtain designation within three years of hire.
2-5 years work experience in an environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic setting.
Working knowledge for Alberta’s and/or British Columbia’s environmental regulations.
A full valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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.
Electrofishing and fish salvage experience.
Experience in executing field programs as part of environmental studies; experience in executing terrestrial wildlife surveys will be considered an asset.
Strong oral and written communication skills, and keen attention to detail.
Aptitude to learn.
Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, and regulatory permitting and approval requirements will be considered an asset.
Commitment to project quality and project deadlines.

Responsibilities

Complete various field programs throughout Alberta and Western Canada and 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, or water quality sampling.
Provide 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.
Business travel upon request.
Commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.