Intermediate Environmental Professional (Biologist)
About McElhanney
Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee-owned and operated firm, with over 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.
The Opportunity
McElhanney Ltd. is seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Biologist to join our Langley, BC office. The successful candidate will be a full-time key member of our environmental team with the ability to draw on support from over 45 environmental professionals within the company, with a wide range of expertise.
In this role, you will work on a variety of projects in our three market sectors: cities and communities, energy and resources and transportation and transit.
As an experienced professional, your expertise will influence the execution of projects and the coordination of project-related tasks which may include: field-descriptions of ecosystems and their components, habitat suitability and capability assessments, fish and riparian area assessments, synthesis of data into reports, and interpretation and application of environmental statues including but not limited to the Water Sustainability Act (WSA), Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act and Riparian Areas Protection Regulation.
We are solution-oriented environmental professionals focused on integrated, multi-disciplinary solutions for planning, design, permitting, construction, risk mitigation, assessment, remediation and reclamation. As recognized leaders and trusted advisors for industry, Indigenous Groups, private, and government clients, we strive to protect ecological integrity and integrate natural assets, while balancing our clients’ needs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Complete all stages of environmental studies from proposal preparation through data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
- Coordinate and execute baseline studies to characterize the natural environment within a given project’s spatial and temporal assessment boundaries.
- Assess environmental impacts from proposed infrastructure and develop and integrate solutions which are compliant with regulatory requirements across all levels of government.
- Provide environmental advice and solutions to guide engineering designs in accordance with applicable mitigation hierarchies.
- Design and implement terrestrial and aquatic habitat mitigation and compensation measures.
- Coordinate regulatory permitting for, but not limited to, WSA Change Approvals, DFO Project Reviews, Fisheries Act Authorizations, and fish and wildlife salvages.
- Mentor junior staff members on technical work and with report writing and interpretation.
- Coordinate or oversee Environmental Management and monitoring during project construction phases.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Ecological Restoration, or a related field
- 5 - 10+ years of experience in the Lower Mainland with proposal preparation, aquatic or terrestrial habitat assessments, permitting, and reporting
- RP Bio. or RB Tech designation in good standing with the College of Applied Biology
- Ability to work independently and mentor junior members of an integrated consulting team
- 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
What’s In It For You?
The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $103,000 per annum. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications. The posted base salary/wage range is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The salary offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
McElhanney’s culture of mentorship and career growth make this position ideal for the successful candidate to be mentored by senior management and specialists within our organization.
We are proud to be listed as one of the Best Places to Work in Canada and Gold Standard for Best Managed Companies. Working with us provides unique opportunities such as building entrepreneurial skills and guiding projects of all sizes from start to finish.
- Flexible work hours to accommodate your busy lifestyle
- Maternity leave top-up and parental leave
- Great benefits, including extended health and dental coverage, healthcare spending account, and RRSP matching
- Employee & Family assistance program, which offers 24/7 support online or over the phone
- A workplace culture that is characterized by respect and inclusion for all
- Competitive salary, participation in our generous performance bonus plan, and opportunity to join an employee-owned firm with potential share ownership
- Financial assistance to support your relocation if applicable
- Continuous support for your growth through professional development reimbursement, mentorship programs, and opportunity to join numerous internal committees
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
If this is the opportunity for you, apply now or visit www.mcelhanney.com/careers to learn more. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Our Purpose: Amaze our clients. Care for our communities. Empower our people.
Other details
- Job Family Environmental Professionals
- Pay Type Salary