Manager, Terrestrial Ecology
Job Location:
North Vancouver - Canada
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Job Summary
Location
North Vancouver/New Westminster BC
About Hatfield
Hatfield has been proudly serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one ofCanadas Top SME Employers in 2024 and 2025. With 250 team members and growing Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.
Hatfield has a tremendous leadership opportunity for a Manager of our Terrestrial Ecology practice in British Columbia (BC). This senior level role is within our Infrastructure and Environmental Management (IEM) group based in the Lower Mainland BC.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Exceptional team leadership communication collaboration and people management skills.
A successful track record of managing motivating and sustainably growing a team of professional biologists in a consulting environment.
An aptitude for business development and strategic planning project work retention client engagement overseeing external specialists and relationship management.
Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making capabilities.
A general working knowledge and understanding of terrestrial ecology and relevant federal and provincial environmental legislation.
Responsibilities
Supervise manage and support professional development of Hatfields BC Terrestrial Ecology team.
Team resourcing scheduling and health and safety.
Collaborate with other Hatfield project managers and directors and technical discipline leads and staff.
Lead business development and marketing activities with existing and potential clients secure project work and help maintain key client relationships.
Perform project management duties that include:
Acting as the primary client contact.
Organizing and leading project teams.
Meetings/presentations with/to clients regulators and interest groups.
Preparing and managing contractual agreements.
Reviewing preparing and submitting high-quality client deliverables.
Developing managing and tracking project schedules budgets and scope.
Collaborating with other Hatfield project managers and directors and technical discipline leads and staff.
Education and Experience
Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant field of study.
Twelve years or more of progressive work experience in consulting including business development managing people and projects at a senior level.
Leading and writing high-quality proposals and reports.
Operating in a dynamic consulting environment that requires leadership flexibility performance and teamwork.
Other Assets/Skills
Qualified environmental professional (QEP) status (e.g. RPBio) for terrestrial ecology.
Exemplary health and safety record.
Project risk management.
Whats In It For You
Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
Matching group retirement plan
Comprehensive health insurance medical/dental/vision coverage
Competitive vacation and special leave
Professional development and mentorship
Excellent career growth opportunities
Relocation allowance
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging
Hatfield is committed to employment equity and workplace diversity. We strive for equity inclusiveness and diversity irrespective of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression or disability.
Hatfield acknowledges that our offices are located on the traditional and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples. We also recognize and acknowledge the rights cultures interests and aspirations of the many other Indigenous Peoples who have lived since time immemorial in the places we live and work. Hatfield is committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of the populations we serve and to provide and support career opportunities for Indigenous Peoples. We warmly invite all Indigenous Peoples to apply.
How to Apply
To apply please submit your CV in confidence through the online form or email:. Please indicate Manager Terrestrial Ecology in your subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Salary range: $120k $160k. We extend an invitation to applicants of all levels to submit their candidacy for this role. Please be advised that in the course of our assessment of your qualifications we retain the right to adjust the seniority classification of the position accordingly.
Please note that we will only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Proof of eligibility to work in Canada may be required prior to employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Hatfield Consultants provide high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world, in Canada, Indonesia and Botswana.
