Join Our Team at Madrone Environmental Services as an INTERMEDIATE to SENIOR AGROLOGIST!
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 Agrology 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 agrology projects across the province.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree in soil science, earth sciences, agriculture or equivalent.
- Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) designation with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) with 3-7 years experience practicing as a P.Ag.
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:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and their associated Acts and Regulations.
- Familiar with municipal, provincial, and federal regulations relevant to the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and/or agricultural zoned lands.
- Demonstrates proficiency in soil horizon classification in a field setting.
- Practical experience utilizing soil-related field equipment and analyzing laboratory data.
Specialized Experience:
- Experience in completing Agricultural Land Capability (LCA) Assessments, Soil and Fill Importation Plans, and conducting site monitoring visits on agricultural lands.
- Experience with Soil Reclamation, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Drainage Management an asset.
- Familiarity with irrigation management and calculating crop demand is useful.
- Knowledge of the provincial groundwater licensing process and understanding of the application procedures considered beneficial.
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.
Collaboration and Industry Relationships:
- Experience working with agricultural producers 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
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Work Location: Remote
