Biologist

Overview
About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to deliver thoughtful, collaborative, and innovative solutions to complex, multi‑faceted projects that shape infrastructure, protect the environment, and support thriving communities across Canada.

With more than 1,100 professionals across 25+ offices nationwide, Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. For over 75 years, we have remained committed to delivering high‑quality, sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years, with the distinction of being a Platinum Club member.

Why Choose Us:
Where You Can Lead, Innovate, and Grow as an Employee‑Owner

At Dillon, being an employee‑owner means helping shape the firm’s future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including digital and AI‑enabled solutions. With an owner’s mindset, you will help build agile, forward‑thinking teams that contribute to Dillon’s long‑term growth.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our ownership model links the firm’s performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation.

Your Opportunity:
Own the Future of Consulting

Join our multidisciplinary team of professionals and work on impactful projects while delivering a fully integrated and exceptional client experience. As an employee‑owner, you will have the flexibility to shape your career path, whether you choose to pursue a technical or management trajectory. As a trusted employee, you will have access to firm‑wide performance insights and opportunities to influence our strategic direction through internal initiatives.

This is a new position and can be based at any one of our following offices:
Fredric ton NB.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities
Technical Practice

Travel to a variety of project sites ranging from undisturbed habitats to previously developed sites to conduct and lead the baseline biophysical evaluations. The assessments could include;

Terrestrial habitat surveys

Aquatic habitat surveys (including fish and fish habitat)

Wetland delineations and functional assessments

Bird and bird habitat surveys

Bat and bat habits surveys

Vegetation surveys

Document your assessments to present a holistic view of the project sites.

Support the development of environmental protection measures, environmental monitoring programs, rehabilitation and offsetting projects including research, field work, and technical report writing.

Coordinate with other project team members toward the successful execution of projects with a positive, problem‑solving attitude.

Learning & Development

Continued development of technical skills across a variety of fields of biology.

Continued development of leadership skills and business acumen.

Contribution to the career development of less tenured staff, including technical direction and training recommendations.

Contribution to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field.

A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic setting, or related field with the specific emphasis on environmental assessment and permitting for development proposals.

Valid driver’s license (Class
5).

Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of French would be considered an asset.

Experience

Understanding and experience conducting…