McTavish Resource & Management Consultants Ltd. is a British Columbia lower mainland-based company which provides professional services in the areas of agriculture, environment, resource management, forestry, and business. We are currently seeking a contract Project Biologist, to join our growing environment team for the upcoming Field Season.

The Project Biologist will support and independently execute various field and office components of small- and large-scale environmental projects in the forestry, utility, oil and gas, government, and private sectors. Environmental projects will involve natural resource management, with a focus on vegetation, ecosystem mapping, fish and fish habitat, wildlife and wildlife habitat and species at risk. The Project Biologist will also periodically provide support on projects related to construction environmental monitoring, water quality management, and erosion and sediment control, as well as independently prepare technical documents to support project planning and regulatory requirements. The Project Biologist will work collaboratively with Project Leads and Environmental Specialists to support technical components of project delivery.

Key Job Functions & Responsibilities

Key duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Hold technical responsibility and ownership for data management, technical quality and execution, and general oversight of project field programs.
• Supervise and be accountable for the execution of environmental surveys (i.e., breeding birds, sensitive raptors, terrestrial wildlife, aquatics, and vegetation) this includes providing survey kick-offs, coordination of data entry, and providing guidance to junior field biologists and other staff during the field season.
• Providing technical support on projects that interact with biophysical environments.
• Complete QA/QC reviews of data collection and checks on field staff.
• Develop training materials and provide growth opportunities for junior biologists.
• Provide peer review and mentorship to junior biologists and complete estimates and technical content for proposals.
• Support Project Leads and clients with expertise in project surveys, data collection, analysis, and regulatory impacts.
• Provide support on project and task management to maintain deliverable accountability, and client relationship/satisfaction.
• Independently prepare, coordinate and/or review technical reports and permit applications associated with regulatory approvals and/or compliance requirements.
• Support budget tracking/management as directed.
• Independently coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assist with and independently lead the design, planning and execution of ecological studies focused on fisheries and aquatic resources, water quality, wildlife, vegetation, and other environmental information.
• Independently collect, input, organize and analyze data, and undertake design and plan field activities, including baseline assessment and field layout programs, salvage programs, and various surveys in different fields (i.e., vegetation, fish, and fish habitat, wildlife and wildlife habitat, species at risk, watercourses and wetlands, and ecological communities).
• Act as a Lead Environmental Monitor on construction projects involving natural resource management, including instream works and works in sensitive environments.
• Anticipate and communicate when a task cannot be completed on time or on budget and develop solutions to such issues with involvement from the management team.

Key Job Outcomes

Key outcomes include but are not limited to the following:

• Projects are led in an organized, efficient, effective, and safe manner.
• Environmental Specialists, Technicians and other project staff have a clear understanding of their expectations, responsibilities, and timelines are clearly communicated.
• Technical reporting is independently prepared and meets requirements set forth by regulation and McTavish quality standards.
• Timely response to project or contract changes and requests and corresponding deliverable requirements.
• Bottlenecks/inefficiencies/quality issues are identified, analyzed, and remedied in collaboration with senior management team.
• Clients are satisfied with technical project deliverables, and timelines.
• All field work and reporting deliverables meet technical requirements as defined by legislation, regulation, and McTavish quality standards.
• Field work is carried out in a safe and effective manner that meets the project scope of work requirements.
• Assigned tasks and deliverables are independently completed to the satisfaction of the Manager and/or Director, client, and other relevant entities.
• Effective relationships are maintained internally and externally.

Job Requirements

Requirements for the role of Project Biologist are provided below:

• Science degree or diploma from a recognized university or college.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a small to medium professional service with emphasis on environmental consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in executing field based environmental consulting services.
• Demonstrated experience in obtaining regulatory approvals as they relate to projects in the environmental industry.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and delivering technical reports.
• Demonstrated experience in leading projects within the environmental consulting industry.
• Registered with the BC College of Applied Biology or another recognized credential program (i.e., ASPB, Eco Canada, ABCFP).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel etc.)
• Proficient in GIS (ArcPro and/or QGIS)
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence

Compensation

This is a mid-level position with a wage range of $39-$51 per hour, based on experience. In addition to an hourly wage, the candidate would be eligible for a $50/month cell phone reimbursement and after completion of the 3-month probationary period would be eligible for five paid sick days. This contract position could lead to full-time permanent employment based on forecasted project load and performance.