Senior Biologist

PRI Consultants•Kelowna, BC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ecora is an engineering, environment, and natural resource consulting company committed to delivering quality services. PRI is seeking a Senior Biologist to join their expanding Environmental Group, based in Kelowna or Surrey, BC. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in terrestrial and wildlife ecology, along with excellent leadership and project management skills. This role offers diverse project opportunities within a culture of creativity and innovation, involving a combination of field and office work, with occasional travel and remote work flexibility.

Requirements

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.
Possess 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.

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.