Intermediate Environmental Biologist
The Opportunity:
McElhanney Ltd. is actively searching for a skilled and driven Intermediate Biologist to join our team in either Victoria, Duncan, or Nanaimo, BC. As an integral part of our environmental team, the selected candidate will have access to support from over 50 experienced environmental professionals with diverse areas of specialization. In this position, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including gathering baseline data, creating environmental protection plans, and conducting Environmental Monitoring for significant multi-disciplinary construction projects. We are looking for an individual who is motivated, experienced, and ready to contribute to our dynamic team.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- All stages of environmental studies from proposal preparation through data collection, interpretation, and reporting
- Coordinating permits, licenses, and approvals
- Design and implement terrestrial, an aquatic habitat mitigation and compensation measures
- Coordinate subcontracting specialties as required
- Environmental management, erosion, and sediment control design and monitoring
- Provide environmental advice and solutions to guide design and assist with planning
- Business development, and client relations
- Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring:
- At least 5 years of experience within a similar role
- University degree in Biology or a related field
- RP Bio., or RB Tech,, or ability to achieve designation
- Experience should include proposal preparation, aquatic or terrestrial habitat assessments, environmental monitoring, permitting, and reporting
- Specialization in fisheries/aquatic sciences would be considered an asset
- Ability to work independently and travel as needed for field work throughout British Columbia
- Proven report writing experience, strong communication abilities and regulatory (Federal, Provincial) approval experience
- Experience liaising with clients, First Nations, and government agencies
- Proficiency with GIS, ArcMap, mobile data collection, and/or data management would be considered an asset
- Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required at the time of hire.
What Can We Offer You?
- Ability to become a shareholder in an employee owned company
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle.
- Great benefits, including extended health & dental coverage, healthcare spending account, RRSP matching, and maternity leave top-up and parental leave.
- Employee and Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support for all employees and their families either online or over the phone
- A family-like culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Continuous support for your professional development and growth
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 100 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with nearly 1,400 staff members in 33 locations, we are proud to offer qualified staff with shareholding options in our company. At McElhanney, we work in teams to build strong connections with our staff, clients, and local communities. Our employees enjoy working here because of our varied projects, high levels of autonomy, opportunities for career development, excellent total compensation and benefits package, and collaborating with a team of great professionals.
Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
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If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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This is a full-time position