We are seeking an experienced Biologist for a well established environmental consulting client of ours in the Vancouver area. The Senior Biologist will support the Biology Team in conducting a diversity of environmental projects to meet our clients’ needs. Ideally, we are seeking a Biologist who has experience completing Environmental Overview Assessments, Municipal Environmental Development Permits, Offsetting/Compensation Plans, and Stream Habitat Assessments.
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Advantages
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
-Planning, conducting, and reporting information from Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR) Assessments, Stream Habitat Assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessments
-Preparing clear and comprehensive application packages for authorization of works under the BC Water Sustainability Act (WSA), the Canada Fisheries Act, and for applications for municipal development permits
-Optimally planning and conducting fieldwork in a safe and efficient manner, including accurately recording observations and data; need to locate and manage subconsultants when required
-Managing projects through their full life-cycle, including preparing proposals and cost estimates, conducting and managing tasks to approved scopes of works, delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget, obtaining regulatory approval, and monitoring works in the field
-Liaising with clients, regulators, and contractors, and finding solutions to challenges posed by development; and
Provision of leadership to the team through supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to more junior staff.
-The successful candidate will also play a role in capacity building, business development and company management.
Qualifications
-Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) in BC in good standing;
-University degree in Environmental Science, Biology or Ecology. Master’s degree preferred;
-7 – 12 years of progressive experience sufficient to offer strong knowledge of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation, Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act and related legislation and regulations;
-Project Management experience with a focus on delivering on commitments and meeting or exceeding budget expectations
-Experience preparing environmental impact studies/statements, natural heritage evaluations, etc.
-A motivated, personable, well-organized self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
-Strong organizational and time management skills;
-Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities with a focus on attention to detail
-Exposure to contaminated sites investigations and risk assessments will be an asset
-Preference will be given to those with BC Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulations experience
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking an experienced Biologist for a well established environmental consulting client of ours in the Vancouver area. The Senior Biologist will support the Biology Team in conducting a diversity of environmental projects to meet our clients’ needs. Ideally, we are seeking a Biologist who has experience completing Environmental Overview Assessments, Municipal Environmental Development Permits, Offsetting/Compensation Plans, and Stream Habitat Assessments.
Advantages
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
Responsibilities
-Planning, conducting, and reporting information from Riparian Areas Protection Regulation (RAPR) Assessments, Stream Habitat Assessments, and Environmental Impact Assessments
-Preparing clear and comprehensive application packages for authorization of works under the BC Water Sustainability Act (WSA), the Canada Fisheries Act, and for applications for municipal development permits
-Optimally planning and conducting fieldwork in a safe and efficient manner, including accurately recording observations and data; need to locate and manage subconsultants when required
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-Managing projects through their full life-cycle, including preparing proposals and cost estimates, conducting and managing tasks to approved scopes of works, delivering quality reports on schedule and within budget, obtaining regulatory approval, and monitoring works in the field
-Liaising with clients, regulators, and contractors, and finding solutions to challenges posed by development; and
Provision of leadership to the team through supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to more junior staff.
-The successful candidate will also play a role in capacity building, business development and company management.
Qualifications
-Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio) in BC in good standing;
-University degree in Environmental Science, Biology or Ecology. Master’s degree preferred;
-7 – 12 years of progressive experience sufficient to offer strong knowledge of the Riparian Areas Protection Regulation, Fisheries Act, Water Sustainability Act and related legislation and regulations;
-Project Management experience with a focus on delivering on commitments and meeting or exceeding budget expectations
-Experience preparing environmental impact studies/statements, natural heritage evaluations, etc.
-A motivated, personable, well-organized self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment
-Strong organizational and time management skills;
-Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities with a focus on attention to detail
-Exposure to contaminated sites investigations and risk assessments will be an asset
-Preference will be given to those with BC Environmental Management Act and Contaminated Sites Regulations experience
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward your resume via email to Nick Paraskeva nick.paraskeva@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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