Intermediate Biologist

Environmental Biologist – Calgary, Alberta

McElhanney, a 100% employee‑owned firm with 1,400 staff across 31 locations in Western Canada, seeks an experienced Environmental Biologist for its Calgary office. The position is full‑time and offers the opportunity to work with a broad environmental team on projects in cities and communities, energy and resources, and transportation and transit.

• Complete all stages of environmental studies from proposal preparation through data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
• Coordinate and execute baseline studies for wildlife and fisheries to characterize the natural environment within a given project’s spatial and temporal assessment boundaries.
• Assess environmental impacts from proposed infrastructure and develop and integrate solutions which are compliant with regulatory requirements across all levels of government.
• Provide environmental advice and solutions to guide engineering designs in accordance with applicable mitigation hierarchies.
• Design and implement terrestrial and aquatic habitat mitigation and compensation measures.
• Coordinate regulatory permitting for research and collection permits, SARA species, Water Act Code of Practice, DFO Project Reviews, Fisheries Act Authorizations, and fish and wildlife salvages.
• Perform field work on a variety of tasks including biological inventories, environmental assessments, wildlife surveys (birds, reptiles, mammals, and sensitive species), fish and wildlife salvages, and environmental monitoring during construction.
• Mentor junior staff members on technical work and report writing.
• Coordinate or oversee environmental management and monitoring during project construction phases.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biology, Ecological Restoration, or a related field.
• Experience with data collection standards for wildlife and/or fisheries surveys in Alberta.
• 5–10+ years of experience in Alberta with proposal preparation, terrestrial and/or aquatic habitat assessments, permitting, and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and mentor junior members of an integrated consulting team.
• Experience liaising with clients, First Nations, and government agencies.
• Proficiency with GIS, Arc Map, mobile data collection, and/or data management would be considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to work in challenging field conditions, including remote locations, rough terrain, varying weather conditions, and environmentally sensitive or active project sites.

The salary range for this position is $72,000 – $107,000 per annum, commensurate with education, experience, skills, and professional qualifications.

• Work‑Life Harmony – flexible hours to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive benefits – maternity and parental leave top‑up program, health and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Safe & inclusive workplace – culture of respect and inclusion for all.
• Compensation – attractive total package including a generous bonus plan.
• Professional Development – reimbursement for dues, educational assistance, mentorship program, internal committees, workshops, and committee involvement.
• Career Progression – support and mentorship to shape a career path that fits your goals.

McElhanney is committed to cultivating a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are reviewed without regard to ethnicity, religion, background, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, or disability. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If you feel a strong alignment with this opportunity, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed requirements.