WE ARE RECRUITING FOR A SENIOR PROFESSIONAL BIOLOGIST/ECOLOGIST
Join Our Team at Madrone Environmental Services as an INTERMEDIATE to SENIOR BIOLOGIST!
About Us:
Madrone Environmental Services is an environmental consulting practice offering services throughout British Columbia. Our diverse range of services encompasses everything from comprehensive environmental management plans to offering specialized scientific expertise in agrology, biology, ecology, hydrogeology and forestry.
At Madrone, we prioritize a flexible work environment that supports work/life balance, and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Group RRSP and Deferred Profit Sharing. Our dynamic workplace fosters collaboration among industry experts enabling us to deliver excellence in environmental consulting.
About the Role:
As a member of Madrone’s Biology practice, you will play a key role in supporting and expanding our work across the Lower Mainland and throughout British Columbia. Based in the Lower Mainland and working in a fully remote capacity, you will contribute to both field and office-based projects, providing permitting and regulatory support, conducting environmental and biological assessments, and supporting multidisciplinary project delivery.
This role requires a high level of independence, professionalism, and collaboration within a distributed team environment. You will help strengthen our Lower Mainland presence while contributing to biology projects across the province.
Qualifications:
- Have a Master’s degree in environmental biological sciences or equivalent.
- Are a Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio.) or equivalent with registration in good standing, or eligible for immediate registration in the Province of British Columbia.
General Expertise and Passion:
- Passion for teamwork, mentorship and the transfer of knowledge to future professionals.
- Maintain physical fitness as the role involves fieldwork in diverse environments.
Technical Expertise and Qualifications:
Working knowledge of applicable provincial and federal environmental regulations.
- Are an individual who loves to problem solve and achieve goals.
- Are highly organized and subscribe to the principles of continuous improvement.
- Value working with a team of professionals to make a positive impact on the environment.
- Data driven permitting and regulatory support services.
- Providing advisory guidance to staff on completion of environmental assessments for various sectors of clients.
- Leading specific tasks and objectives related to field supervision/advisement of external 3rd party contractors.
- Developing and managing strong relationships with new and existing clients.
- Ensuring appropriate Quality Management on all projects.
- Participating in multi-disciplinary project and guiding and coaching others.
- Contributing to the overall strategic development of the Biology group, including growth, profitability and supporting the development of new processes, services, geographies and client sectors.
- Conduct Business Development on behalf of the company.
Specialized Experience:
- Knowledge and understanding of environmental assessments related to wildlife biology, habitat ecology, fisheries, or restoration ecology. Practical experience with Terrestrial Ecosystem Mapping (TEM) or the implementation of the Riparian Areas Regulations (RAPR), including the application of Provincial and Municipal bylaws is an asset.
- Have a knowledge, understanding and demonstrated application of permitting under the Species at Risk Act; Wildlife Act; Migratory Birds Convention Act; Fisheries Act; and Water Sustainability Act.
Professional Skills and Contributions:
- Excels with technical writing and have developed Qualified Professional reports.
- Experience writing project proposals (Letters of Engagement, Request for Proposals/Quotes) and developing budgets.
- Experience providing Qualified Professional opinions at municipal or provincial committees or councils is considered beneficial.
- Project management duties including cost tracking, invoicing, and working with deliverable deadlines.
Collaboration and Industry Relationships:
- Experience working within the Biology industry in BC considered beneficial.
Compensation & Additional Perks:
- Wage: $80,400 to $98,400.
- Flexible Hybrid/Remote Work Options.
- Paid Coverage of Professional Dues.
- Paid Professional Development Training.
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in environmental consulting, we invite you to submit your cover letter and résumé. While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Pay: $80,400.00-$98,400.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
