Managing Technical Consultant, Senior Wildlife Biologist
Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes complex mining and energy projects across Canada.
At ERM
, as a Managing Technical Consultant, Senior Wildlife Biologist
, based in Vancouver, Smithers, Calgary, or Saskatoon
, you’ll lead critical wildlife programs, influence environmental decision-making, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes.
Why This Role Matters?
This role is central to ensuring wildlife and habitat considerations are effectively integrated into large-scale capital projects. You’ll play a key role in advancing responsible development by guiding environmental assessments, supporting regulatory approvals, and delivering science-based solutions that protect biodiversity across western and northern Canada.
What Your Impact Is:
Lead wildlife programs that directly support major mining and energy projects
Provide technical expertise on species at risk, wildlife habitat, and ecological assessments
Influence environmental approvals through high-quality EAs/EISs and mitigation strategies
Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities
Mentor junior team members and strengthen ERM’s wildlife capabilities
Contribute to business development and client growth
What You'll Bring:
You are an experienced wildlife biologist and leader who thrives in complex project environments. You bring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders while delivering high-quality outcomes.
Required
B.Sc. in Biological Sciences or a related field
4+ years of environmental consulting experience
Experience with industrial projects, including environmental effects analysis, mitigation planning, and monitoring
Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and territorial regulations and survey methodologies (especially in BC, Alberta, and Northern Canada)
Proven experience leading wildlife field programs (birds, amphibians, large mammals)
Advanced technical writing and reporting skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor team members
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule
Commitment to health and safety protocols
Driver's License
Required:
This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability tooperatea 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 a related field
12+ years preferred of environmental consulting experience
Eligible to obtain a professional designation (e.g. RPBio).
Experience in government and/or mining, oil and gas sectors
Statistical analysis and/or spatial habitat mapping skills
Strong bird identification skills
Experience with caribou-related projects
Experience working with Indigenous communities and regulatory agencies
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and lead wildlife field programs across Alberta, British Columbia, and Northern Canada
Conduct wildlife surveys, ecological assessments, and habitat evaluations
Prepare wildlife assessments and management plans for EAs/EISs in compliance with regulatory requirements
Deliver technical reports, recommendations, and client-ready outputs
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality of deliverables
Collaborate with subcontractors, regulators, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients
Support proposal development, including scopes of work and cost estimates
Participate in business development with existing and prospective clients
Lead, mentor, and support junior biologists
Collaborate with ERM’s global network of environmental and social experts
For the Managing Technical Consultant, Senior Wildlife Biologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $95,651–$119,999 (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…
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