Since we started EDI over 28 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, our employees realize that EDI is not just a company, it is their company.
Why is EDI right for you?
- EDI’s core focus is aquatic and terrestrial biology and we work on many exciting projects.
- We believe that one of our greatest successes is our unique company structure, where individuals can make a difference by helping people and the environment.
- EDI has a clearly defined succession plan to ensure to allow EDI to be sustainable in the long term.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive compensation, including health benefits, RRSP matching, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
- A commitment to long-term development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
- Working with a team of established industry leaders who excel in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial biology
- A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience
About this opportunity:
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Terrestrial Biologist in our Whitehorse office. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting the team in the implementation of wildlife and ecology components of projects, including desktop and field-based wildlife and wildlife habitat programs. Our ideal candidate has extensive experience conducting wildlife surveys with strengths in species-specific surveys, technical writing skills, and environmental assessments with an understanding of the regulatory environment. Experience in the mining and mineral exploration sector and/or in avian biology is an asset.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Planning and completing fieldwork related to wildlife, vegetation, and wildlife habitat
- Analyzing and interpreting data and preparing technical reports, memos and other project deliverables
- Assisting with the preparation of project budgets and proposals
- Preparing and supporting our clients with project assessment (YESAA) and permitting of their projects
- Working effectively in a team environment
- Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program
We are looking for someone with:
- Broad knowledge of terrestrial wildlife and related disciplines (e.g., vegetation, terrestrial ecosystems)
- Expertise with one or more species at risk and/or species of regulatory concern (e.g., caribou, bats, birds) in Yukon and northern Britisch Columbia
- Experience in wildlife inventory and habitat survey methods
- Experience in data analysis and habitat modelling
- Proven record of professional report writing
- Working knowledge of western provincial and territorial (Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia) and federal regulatory requirements and processes
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical and time management skills
- Capacity to conduct field work in remote locations and/or travel between offices
Job requirements include:
- A passion for your career
- An undergrad degree with 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience in a related discipline
- Terrestrial biology expertise. Experience in consulting would be an asset.
- A proven record of professional report writing and data analysis
- Registration or eligibility for registration as a R.P. Bio or as P. Biol. considered an asset
Application deadline – Open until filled
At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
If you are ready for new challenges and a rewarding career experience, please email your resume and cover letter in confidence: [email protected] with EDI2014-135 in the subject line. Only candidates requested for personal interviews will be contacted.
To know more about us, please visit https://edynamics.com/
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
