Consulting Senior Associate, Wildlife Biologist

Position: Consulting Senior Associate, Wildlife Biologist (Fixed-Term, Full-Time)
Are you an early-career wildlife biologist eager to make a meaningful impact on some of Canada’s most significant mining and energy projects?

Join ERM’s Capital Project Delivery Team as a Consulting Senior Associate, Wildlife Biologist (Fixed-Term, Full-Time), and help deliver sustainable solutions that balance responsible development with biodiversity conservation. Based in one of our Canadian offices (Vancouver, Smithers, Calgary, or Saskatoon), you will contribute to high-profile projects while working alongside a team of environmental experts committed to creating a more sustainable future.

This is a fixed-term position through August 31, 2027.

Why This Role Matters
At ERM, we partner with leading organizations to solve complex environmental challenges. In this role, you’ll 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

Assist with wildlife field programs across Western and Northern Canada

Contribute to high-quality ecological assessments and mitigation strategies for major mining and energy projects.

Support collaboration with Indigenous communities, regulators, and industry leaders to ensure compliance and conservation.

Contribute to the challenging and impactful programs which help ERM’s clients shape a sustainable future.

Required
What You'll Bring

B.Sc. or Technical/College diploma in Biological Sciences or related field.

1+ years of professional experience in wildlife biology, environmental consulting or related sectors (government, mining, energy).

Previous experience participating in wildlife field surveys.

Some knowledge of federal, provincial, and territorial environmental regulations.

Strong communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships with team members and clients.

Willingness to ask questions and learn from senior members of our project teams.

Eligibility for professional registration (e.g., R.P.Bio., P.Biol., or equivalent).

Driver's License

Required:

This position requires a valid driver's 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

M.Sc. in Biological Sciences or related discipline.

1+ years of consulting experience.

Experience deploying and maintaining autonomous recording units (ARUs) and/or wildlife trail cameras.

Experience using Field Maps, Survey 123, and handheld GPS units.

Strong knowledge of the regulatory regulations in British Columbia, Nunavut, and/or Northwest Territories.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with wildlife field programs (birds, amphibians, large mammals).

Contribute to wildlife assessments for Environmental Impact Statements and management plans under the direction of a project team.

Conduct literature reviews and identify recommendations for wildlife mitigations.

Support tasks for technical data reporting and compliance reporting.

Build positive working relationships with clients, Indigenous assistants, and ERM colleagues worldwide.

For the Consulting Senior Associate, Wildlife Biologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is  $68,770-$85,820 (CAD) . Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In 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.

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