Senior Biologist
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Job Summary
Natural Resource Solutions Inc. (NRSI) is proud to provide high quality and cost-effective natural environment consulting solutions to our clients across Canada. We are a highly respected niche biological consulting firm with offices in Waterloo Ontario and Calgary Alberta. Our team of skilled ecologists provide expertise in the identification and management of significant and sensitive natural species and their habitats.
Why Us
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage annual profit sharing a health and dental benefit program RRSP contribution matching Professional Development field equipment allowance and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.
Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for a Senior Biologist based in or willing to relocate to Calgary Alberta who will work closely with colleagues in Calgary and collaborate with colleagues in other NRSI offices to oversee office operations identify and lead business development opportunities and determine staffing requirements and technical needs for project implementation. Although hybrid work options are available a regular presence within the Calgary office will be expected meeting corporate policy of in-office attendance of at least two days per week.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
Your Education:
Assets:
Application Requirements:A cover letter addressed to Charlotte Teat is required with all applications.
Position Start Date:May 18 2026.
Location:Calgary Alberta
Salary:$49.10 - $64.70 per hour commensurate on experience.
Estimated number of hours per week including authorized travel:40 hours.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
AI Disclosure: NRSI does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates for this role.
Rental Eligibility: Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
NRSI is also committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process employment services programs and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation contact our HR Department at .
Why Us
At NRSI we value our people and strive to provide a healthy work-life balance and a safe work environment. This position offers a competitive hourly wage annual profit sharing a health and dental benefit program RRSP contribution matching Professional Development field equipment allowance and the opportunity to work with other highly experienced staff. Work-from-home and other flexible scheduling arrangements can be made.
Your Contribution to NRSI
NRSI is looking for a Senior Biologist based in or willing to relocate to Calgary Alberta who will work closely with colleagues in Calgary and collaborate with colleagues in other NRSI offices to oversee office operations identify and lead business development opportunities and determine staffing requirements and technical needs for project implementation. Although hybrid work options are available a regular presence within the Calgary office will be expected meeting corporate policy of in-office attendance of at least two days per week.
The primary duties and responsibilities for this role include:
- Lead and/or contribute to business development activities such as the identification and pursuit of opportunities preparation of proposals and contacting new potential clients;
- Oversee operations in our Calgary office under the direction of senior management;
- Coordinate and manage existing projects work with regulatory agencies and client contacts;
- Play a leadership role and mentor existing technical staff and junior Project Managers;
Your Education:
- A diploma or degree in Biology or Environmental Sciences. Similar educational experience will also be considered.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience (>10 years preferred) with demonstrated project management and business development experience within the western provinces and northern territories especially in Alberta Saskatchewan and/or British Columbia;
- Ability to meet business development targets focused on securing new clients and projects;
- Proven track record of successfully identifying securing and leading natural environment projects;
- Designation as a Professional Biologist () in Alberta or equivalent;
- Technical expertise in an ecological discipline such as wetland ecology botany avian ecology or other;
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with local provincial and federal natural heritage guidelines policies and legislation;
- Knowledgeable representation at client and agency meetings industry conferences and public information sessions;
- Preparation and review of high-quality technical reports in accordance with relevant guidance documents and policies;
- Supervision and mentorship of technical staff and project managers;
- A valid drivers license;
- Over 21 years old in order to drive a rental vehicle; and
- Regular presence at the Calgary office location.
Assets:
- The candidate should have existing relationships with Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment and other similar provincial and/or federal regulatory agencies
- A proven track record of successfully identifying securing and completing natural environment projects is essential.
Application Requirements:A cover letter addressed to Charlotte Teat is required with all applications.
Position Start Date:May 18 2026.
Location:Calgary Alberta
Salary:$49.10 - $64.70 per hour commensurate on experience.
Estimated number of hours per week including authorized travel:40 hours.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
AI Disclosure: NRSI does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen assess or select candidates for this role.
Rental Eligibility: Candidates must meet the minimum age requirement (21) as specified by our third-party vehicle rental providers in order to perform site-based duties.
NRSI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
NRSI is also committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in our recruitment process employment services programs and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation contact our HR Department at .
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
NRSI is an environmental consulting firm based in Waterloo, Ontario. We provide innovative, practical and cost efficient environmental and biological solutions for all aspects of your project.
