Posted Jun 19, 2024Senior Biologist
Details
Business: Splitrock Environment
Email: office@splitrockenvironmental.ca
Phone: 2502560002
Address: P.O. Box 798 1119 Highway 99 South Lillooet BC | V0K 1V0
Website: https://splitrockenvironmental.ca/
Description
Splitrock Environmental Sekw'el'was is an aboriginal owned business that specializes in environmental services, ecological restoration, ethnobotanical services, and propagation of native plants. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for the environment, who is a team player, and eager to learn. Splitrock is a multi-discipline company, and the assistant will have the opportunity to assist in many different projects being undertaken at Splitrock.
Responsibilities:
The Senior Biologist will be responsible for the following.
• Providing guidance, training and direction to junior and intermediate staff to support successful completion of projects.
• Managing multi-disciplinary projects, including budget and schedule management, client liaison, technical leadership and coordinating project teams
• Business development, including developing and managing client relationships and proposal writing
• Directing environmental assessments, regulatory approval processes, environmental monitoring, and scientific and planning studies
• Preparing high-quality technical reports, including permits and regulatory documents
• Supporting and preparing regulatory approval and permitting applications
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders, Indigenous and jurisdictional governments to provide effective and responsible project advancement
• Supporting and preparing environmental protection and mitigation plans to facilitate regulatory approvals in concert with project teams and/or project managers
• Conducting assessments for Wildlife, including bats, birds and amphibians and large mammals.
Qualifications and Skill
• Must be a Registered Professional Biologist with extensive experience in environmental management for construction.
• Demonstrated statistical analyses skillset using a program equivalent to "R"
• Intricate knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial regulations and legislation (environment, wildlife, water, etc.)
• Must be physically fit, this is a physical job
• A positive attitude, ability to be flexible, and someone who thrives on diversity in their job.
• Willing to work remotely on weekends and holiday, willing to work long hours
• Able to work in varying environmental conditions, extreme temperatures and in fast moving water.
• Must be able to work with wildlife and fish, be able to work with wildlife
• Experience working with aboriginal communities, industry and non-profit organizations.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively in interactive multi- disciplinary team situation.
• Must be experienced with computers, able to write reports and use excel.
• First Aid is a benefit however we will train if necessary
• Class 5 Driver's License
• Splitrock will pay maximum salary for those with specialized skills such as CEPESCs, Advanced GIS
Salary $114,000-$124,800 plus Dental, Eyecare, Long term disability, Life insurance and Pension. Splitrock will assist with relocation expenses for the right candidate.