We're hiring an Intermediate Biologist at Gitxaała Environmental Services to join our team and share their wealth of experience in British Columbia's aquatic or terrestrial biology.
We are seeking an Intermediate Biologist to support our growing company and join our senior management team. We are looking for innovative and passionate biologists who find solutions for our team and clients in a responsible and sustainable way. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of projects, providing senior technical oversight, supporting business development, and mentoring staff. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth alongside our team of consulting professionals, who deliver practical, locally informed environmental solutions for major projects throughout the region.
This is a full-time role with 40 hours per week, and it is conducted in-person and on-site in unpopulated areas and from work camps. This position has a wage range of $27 per hour to $35 per hour.
We're looking for a candidate with at least a bachelor's degree in biology or a related discipline, but a master's degree in biology or a related discipline is preferred. Furthermore, the successful candidate must either be a Registered Professional Biologist or be eligible to obtain the designation. Additionally, the Intermediate Biologist should demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development and undergoing further training in environmental monitoring and assessments.
This role requires current knowledge of BC fish and wildlife species and ecology, BC and Federal legislation, government agencies, and permitting procedures as they relate to this role and its duties, and experience showing management, design, and execution of projects. Additionally, the successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in managing project teams over multiple years.
The successful candidate must be willing to travel to different sites, including by car, boat, ATV or UTV, or helicopter. They should also have a BC class 5 driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle. A drone pilot licence, SVOP, MED-A3/SVD-BS, and ROC-M are all considered strong assets. Level 1 First Aid, H2S Alive, and other similar certifications are also considered assets.
If you are interested in joining our team at Gitxaała Environmental Services as an Intermediate Biologist, please apply through the application form below.
