Come join our great team of Environmental Professionals and live on beautiful Vancouver Island! This intermediate to senior level position requires the successful applicant to be based out of Campbell River, BC and will require short term travel to other areas of Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland coast.
We are looking for someone that is passionate about biology and the environment, and wanting the opportunity to progress their career as an environmental professional.
To apply:
Submit a detailed resume listing valid certifications along with relevant experience and qualifications and include at least two professional references.
Please provide a hand-written cover letter that includes salary expectations and availability.
Job description:
Potential work activities will include assessments and monitoring in freshwater, marine and terrestrial environments. Candidates may be responsible for completing the following tasks, in addition to other work as needed, either independently or working with other team members in a supervisory or collaborative role.
- Conducting biological and environmental assessments to accepted standards
- Managing field data and preparing technical reports
- Preparing environmental management plans and work instructions
- Acting as an on-site environmental monitor at construction sites and instream projects
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff
We encourage individuals who are passionate about their environmental career and enjoy a combination of physical outdoor work and office based tasks to apply.
Applicants are encouraged to highlight marine assessment experience, including boat driving and navigation. Relevant experience with environmental assessment for terrestrial / aquatic environments and supporting regulatory processes for development and infrastructure projects is also an asset.
Starting wage will be based on the level of experience and training/education of the applicant. We offer paid professional development opportunities and cover cost of professional dues for permanent employees.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be physically fit, able to work independently or as part of a team, be available for work at night and / or on weekends and be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions. Camp work may be required. The ability to be flexible with scheduling at short notice is an asset.
Desired qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant discipline (biology, ecology, resource management or environmental science), or comparable education and experience.
- Professional designation (ABT, RBTech, RPBio).
- Minimum 3 years relevant consulting experience
- Valid electroshocking certification
- Valid swiftwater rescue technician training (minimum Level 1)
- First aid with CPR component
- Boat operator certification (PCOC or SVOP) and experience
- Experience with erosion and sediment control techniques, water quality monitoring
- Experience with data management and report preparation, including the use of Office365 applications (Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel)
- Experience with GPS and GIS, including field data collection and data processing using QGIS or similar software.
- Exceptional organization, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to unexpected project and schedule changes and support other staff members as needed.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
