Environmental Scientist​/Biologist; QAES

Position: Environmental Scientist/Biologist (QAES)
Environmental Scientist / Biologist

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Education: Four-year degree required
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Travel Requirements: Approximately 80%
Supervisory Responsibilities: No formal management responsibility

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist/Biologist to join a growing environmental consulting team. This role is suited to a detail-oriented professional with strong biophysical assessment skills, sound technical judgment, and a commitment to environmental compliance, safety, and continuous professional development.

The organization provides multidisciplinary environmental consulting services to clients across the energy, oil and gas, forestry, mining, agriculture, and municipal sectors. Services include environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, construction monitoring, permitting support, and environmental planning.

The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse portfolio of projects, working both independently and collaboratively with technical specialists, contractors, clients, and regulatory authorities. The position involves extensive fieldwork, including assignments in remote and forested environments, and may require extended periods away from the home office.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation, vacation, wellness days, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a health spending account.
• Employee incentive opportunities, including performance bonuses and retirement savings matching.
• Potential hybrid work arrangements when project requirements permit.
• A varied project portfolio with opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment.

General Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in Environmental Science or a related discipline; a four-year degree is preferred or required for the position.
• Five or more years of relevant environmental consulting experience in Alberta or British Columbia.
• Professional registration, or eligibility for registration, with a recognized provincial professional association, such as:
  • Professional Biologist (PBiol) or Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio).
  • Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Registered Technical Agrologist (RTAg).
  • Registered Professional Forester (RPF).
• Alberta Qualified Aquatic Environmental Specialist (QAES) certification and/or wetland specialist qualifications are considered assets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Current safety certifications are considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to undertake extensive travel and field assignments in remote locations.

Required Competencies

• Strong biophysical assessment skills, including the identification and classification of water bodies, wildlife, soils, and vegetation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, permitting processes, and industry best practices.
• Effective project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, scope control, and client service.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance capabilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills when working with clients, regulators, contractors, and project teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to health, safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in remote, forested, and physically demanding field environments.
• Strong technical report writing, documentation, and quality assurance skills.

Key Responsibilities Environmental Assessments and Fieldwork

• Conduct field-based environmental…