Senior Consultant, Wildlife Biologist

Drive impactful wildlife programs that shape responsible resource development across Canada.

At ERM as a Senior Consultant Wildlife Biologist based in Vancouver Smithers Calgary or Saskatoon youll play a strategic role in advancing sustainable mining and energy projects across western and northern Canada. This is an opportunity to lead meaningful field programs influence environmental decision-making and collaborate with clients regulators and Indigenous communities to deliver high-quality science-driven outcomes. Your expertise will help ensure projects move forward responsiblybalancing development with the protection of wildlife and their habitats.

• Support critical capital projects by delivering defensible wildlife data and insights that inform approvals and project design
• Help clients meet regulatory requirements while advancing sustainable development goals
• Contribute to protecting biodiversity and wildlife habitat across diverse ecosystems in Canada
• Play a visible role in engaging with regulators and Indigenous communities on key project components

• Lead and deliver wildlife field programs and assessments that directly influence project outcomes
• Provide technical expertise that strengthens environmental assessments mitigation strategies and monitoring programs
• Build trusted relationships with clients regulators and Indigenous communities
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the growth and excellence of ERMs wildlife practice
• Support safe efficient and high-quality project execution across multiple jurisdictions

• . or . degree in Biological Sciences Terrestrial Ecology Wildlife Biology or related field. Or equivalent experience
• 3 years (6 years preferred) of relevant experience; preferably in environmental consulting mining or energy sectors
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead wildlife surveys and small-to-moderate field programs
• Strong wildlife identification skills
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:
  • Acoustic monitoring (e.g. ARUs) and data processing
  • Wildlife camera deployment and data processing
  • Avian ecology and identification by sight and sound
  • Spatial habitat modeling
  • Statistical analysis and study design
• Working knowledge of applicable federal provincial and territorial regulations and guidelines
• Experience preparing technical reports and contributing to regulatory applications (e.g. environmental assessments permit applications)
• Proven ability to manage assigned scopes of work including tracking budget and schedule performance
• Strong communication skills with experience interacting with clients regulators and/or Indigenous communities
• Ability to lead and mentor junior wildlife biologists
• Strong commitment to safety including following established health and safety protocols
• Ability to follow direction and take initiative when required
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment
• Drivers License Required: This position requires a valid drivers license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Statistical analysis or spatial habitat mapping skills
• Experience working on caribou projects

• Plan and lead discrete components of wildlife field programs and baseline studies (e.g. breeding birds amphibians habitat mapping) ensuring high-quality and defensible data collection
• Coordinate and execute field programs including logistics and crew supervision
• Prepare and review technical reports environmental assessment inputs and permit applications ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment
• Analyze field data and contribute to effects assessments mitigation measures and monitoring plans
• Manage assigned tasks or small-to-moderate project scopes including budgets schedules and deliverables
• Support Project Managers and People Leaders with work planning resource coordination and risk identification
• Serve as a point of contact for clients regulators and Indigenous communities on defined project components
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior staff including field oversight and review of work products
• Contribute to method development and best practices within the wildlife team
• Adhere to ERMs health and safety expectations at all times
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across ERM to support integrated environmental assessments and project delivery