Senior Biologist

Clifton an award-winning engineering and environmental consultancy that opened its doors in 1978. The goal was simple: provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to help our clients build our communities. Forty years later we are now one of the largest and most respected independent engineering firms in Western is continuing to grow and develop new markets.

At Clifton you become part of a professional community that thrives on the contributions of junior and seasoned team members alike. Seasoned experts invest heavily in junior members mentoring them in both the technical and non-technical aspects of their role helping them to advance their careers. Our new team members bring fresh ideas and contribute to the multiple perspectives from which we view challenges. This promotes the innovation and agility that keeps us thriving.

We value our people and encourage work-life harmony. We offer a compensation package with a competitive salary a pension plan health benefits and one of the most comprehensive employee assistance programs in the industry.

Clifton is currently seeking a Senior Biologist to join our Regina or Saskatoon office.

As a Senior Biologist you will be a reliable knowledgeable and valued member of our Environmental practice team. You will focus on providing senior technical oversight on environmental projects mentoring intermediate and junior level engineers and managing projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead biological investigations including bird wildlife species at risk vegetation wetland and fish surveys following established protocols.
• Act as a subject matter expert for provincial and federal regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate and guide efforts to obtain environmental approvals for projects including regulatory liaison.
• Provide advice and guidance on environmental management as well as environmental compliance issues.
• Effectively manage projects including management of subcontractors progress budget schedule and quality.
• Lead develop and mentor other biology professionals to promote a high level of technical competence and create an environment of continuous improvement and learning.
• Drive business development initiatives for the Environment team by building maintaining and nurturing client relationships regularly monitoring to ensure clients requirements are met leading proposal pursuits and actively develop opportunities for growth within your area of practice.
• Adhere to Cliftons Health and Safety and Quality Management programs in project delivery.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Biology or Environment from a recognized college or university.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive environmental experience including survey environmental impact assessment and permitting and construction environmental management experience.
• Registered (or eligible for registration) as a Professional Biologist in Alberta (PBio) or BC (RPBio).
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with species detection survey protocols and environmental assessment processes in Saskatchewan.
• Experience in Alberta would be an asset.
• Strong organizational skills including effective management of multiple and conflicting priorities with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines in the context of work/life balance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to work independently on site outside and in remote locations for periods of time tolerating variable weather conditions.
• Provide reliable value-added service to our clients with continual improvement.
• Contribute to a positive work environment conducting oneself in a professional and ethical manner.
• Must have valid Class 5 Drivers License and provide a clean Drivers Abstract.
• Continued attention to safety and safe work environments with a strong workplace safety orientation.

The Clifton Difference

We believe that our employees are the cornerstone of our success and the heartbeat of our operations. United by our core values were not just offering a job; were offering an opportunity to be part of a diverse and technically excellent team that values professional growth and personal well-being. Heres why youll love being part of our team:

• Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work with a fair compensation package that is competitive within the industry.
• Inclusive Benefits: We provide a robust selection of benefits covering health dental life disability and an Employee and Family Assistance Program to protect you and your familys well-being and provide support when you need it most.
• Future-Focused Savings: Benefit from our defined pension plan with a 5% employer match and take advantage of our voluntary RRSP RESP and TFSA options to help you secure your financial future.
• Investing in Our People: The integrity of our profession and the quality of our work depend on the quality of our people. So we invest heavily in our peoples growth at every career stage. From tuition reimbursement to mentorship programs we champion your professional development by providing you with the guidance and resources to navigate your career path successfully.
• Work-life Balance: We offer flexible and hybrid work options for many of our roles empowering you with the flexibility to balance work with your lifestyle.
• Social Events & Team Building: Whether its local office gatherings company-wide celebrations or client-focused events we are all about bringing people together and creating a vibrant workplace where fun and professional life intersect.

Apply

Please apply with your resume to . All applicants must be legally eligible to work for Clifton in Canada.

Clifton is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity. Our goal is to build teams that mirror the richness of the communities we serve valuing the diverse perspective and unique contributions of everyone; therefore we warmly welcome applications from women Indigenous peoples and other historically underrepresented groups and encourage you to let us know if you require accommodation through the interview process.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. You will be evaluated on the relative degree to which you meet the knowledge skills and abilities related to the position assignment.

Join us and be part of the Clifton Difference.

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