Consultant, Wildlife Biologist
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Job Summary
Are you an experienced wildlife biologist ready to make a measurable impact on Canadas most significant mining and energy projects
Join ERMs Capital Project Delivery Team in one of our Canadian offices (Vancouver Smithers Calgary or Saskatoon) and help drive sustainable solutions that balance development with biodiversity protection.
Why This Role Matters
At ERM we partner with leading organizations to solve complex environmental challenges. As a Consultant Wildlife Biologist youll play a critical role in safeguarding wildlife and habitats while enabling responsible resource development. Your expertise will influence decisions that shape landscapes and communities for generations.
What Your Impact Is
- Lead wildlife field programs across Western and Northern Canada from caribou ranges to migratory bird habitats.
- Deliver high-quality ecological assessments and mitigation strategies for major mining and energy projects.
- Collaborate with Indigenous communities regulators and industry leaders to ensure compliance and conservation.
- Contribute to ERMs global network of environmental experts sharing knowledge and advancing best practices.
What Youll Bring
Required
- . in Biological Sciences or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 2 years in environmental consulting or related sectors (government mining energy).
- Proven ability to lead wildlife field surveys and produce technical reports.
- Demonstrated ability to identify fauna in western Canada including birds by sight and sound.
- Strong knowledge of federal provincial and territorial environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication organizational and mentoring skills.
- Eligibility for professional registration (e.g. . . or equivalent).
- 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.
Preferred
- . in Biological Sciences or related discipline.
- 3 years of consulting experience.
- Expertise in statistical analysis spatial habitat mapping or ARU or camera trap data processing.
- Experience with birds caribou or northern projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and lead wildlife field programs (birds amphibians large mammals).
- Prepare wildlife assessments for Environmental Impact Statements and management plans.
- Conduct literature reviews analyze field data and develop client recommendations.
- Manage multiple projects to meet scope budget and schedule expectations.
- Build strong relationships with clients regulators Indigenous communities and ERM colleagues worldwide.
For the Consultant Wildlife Biologist position the anticipated annual base pay is $73161$94217 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education experience skills location performance and business some cases pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off parental leave medical dental vision life disability AD&D insurance 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note:Bonuses commissions and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
WhoWe Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy we partner with the worlds leading organizations creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallengesand unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverseequitableand inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our companya great placeto build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.Our diverse team of world-class expertssupportsclients across the breadth of theirorganizations to operationalize sustainability underpinned by our deep technicalexpertisein addressing theirenvironmental health safetyriskand social issues. We call this capability our boots to boardroom approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advanceobjectiveson the ground or at the executive level.
Pleasesubmityour resume and brief cover letter.
ERMwelcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.Reasonableaccommodations areavailable on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
ERM is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex ageIndigenous identityor status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do notforwardresumes to ourjobsalias ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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