Terrestrial Ecologist Assistance BC

Overview

Lead and contribute to terrestrial ecology, reclamation, and environmental consulting projects across northern British Columbia in partnership with industry and Tsay Keh Dene Nation. Salary in the range of $90,000–$120,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Apply your expertise in terrestrial ecology, project management, data analysis, and technical reporting within a multidisciplinary, Indigenous-owned environmental consulting team.

Chu Cho Environmental is a 100% Tsay Keh Dene Nation owned company, established under the Nation’s Economic Development Corporation. As an Indigenous owned business, Chu Cho Environmental reflects the values of the Nation, and delivers high quality environmental services that are rooted in respect for the community and territory.

As a for-profit social enterprise, Chu Cho Environmental creates employment, builds local capacity, and supports economic growth for Tsay Keh Dene Nation. It is our mission to build a resilient, skilled and multidisciplinary team that delivers professional, high quality environmental services across northern British Columbia.

Chu Cho Environmental offers a wide range of professional environmental services, including baseline studies, regulatory support, environmental research, and ongoing monitoring for resource development projects. Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in wildlife, fisheries, botany, aquatics, atmospheric science, reclamation, and GIS services.

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You can learn about some of our projects here:

• Chase Caribou Road Restoration Program
• Mount Milligan Mine Progressive Reclamation

Chu Cho Environmental is looking for a full-time Terrestrial Ecologist based in Prince George, BC, with flexibility to work from home when not required in the office or field, depending on project needs.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will play a key role in delivering terrestrial ecology projects across northern British Columbia, combining technical expertise with project leadership and team collaboration to support high-quality environmental consulting outcomes.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing and supporting terrestrial ecology projects from proposal development through field execution and final reporting, while contributing to team leadership, mentoring staff, and supporting client relationships and ongoing project growth.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and supporting terrestrial ecology projects across soils, vegetation, reclamation, and ecosystem mapping from planning through to reporting
• Supporting and occasionally participating in remote field programs while maintaining a primarily office-based workflow
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure effective and efficient execution
• Contributing to technical review processes and supporting the development of high-quality reports and assessments
• Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate staff while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Coordinating with internal teams, external partners, regulators, and Tsay Keh Dene Nation stakeholders
• Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to proposal development and business development activities
• Ensuring work aligns with environmental legislation, professional standards, and internal QA/QC processes

About You

To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a directly related discipline, and ideally 5+ years of progressive experience in terrestrial ecology or environmental consulting, particularly in soils, reclamation, vegetation, and ecosystem mapping. You will demonstrate experience managing or supporting staff, conducting remote fieldwork in challenging environments, and applying environmental legislation, permitting processes, and regulatory frameworks.

We recognize that strong terrestrial ecologists often follow varied career pathways. Experience gained through consulting environments, graduate research such as an MSc, government roles, or hands-on…