Environmental Biologist​/Project Manager

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillon’s Environmental Sciences technical group is looking for Biologists and/or Project Managers to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

This position location is open to our GTHA office locations (Toronto, Kitchener, Guelph, Oakville, or Hamilton). Remote or flexible work arrangements will also be considered.

We work with all levels of government, including Indigenous communities, industry and resource developers in the areas of environmental assessment, planning, and management. The successful candidate(s) will support our team with key tasks including: environmental permitting, approvals and compliance; leadership in environmental regulatory affairs interactions; contributing to environmental reports, plans, and monitoring programs. Dillon offers a flexible, collaborative work environment with career growth and advancement opportunities.

The ideal candidate(s) is/are a passionate and motivated individual with relevant experience leading land development and/or environmental assessment (EA) projects, and a team-player attitude.

What your day will look like

Technical Development

• Manage and coordinate programs, projects and technical studies for the natural environment component of a variety of projects
• Lead permitting and approvals acquisition activities at the local, provincial and federal level related to natural heritage (e.g., Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act)
• Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs
• Provide oversight to project team members including natural scientists, technologists and technical support staff
• Coordination of multi-disciplinary projects
• Support stakeholder and regulator engagement
• Business travel upon request

Business Development

• Prepare and support the preparation of project proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development activities
• Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives
• Undertake travel, as required

Learning & Development

• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

What you will need to succeed

• An undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences
• Proven professional work experience in environmental consulting, including project management

• 5+ years of related Environmental Sciences professional experience
• Proven expertise and knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental legislation, including associated regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Experience leading and/or managing land development and/or EA projects, including multi-disciplinary work
• Experience in preparation of Environmental Impact Studies and supporting applications under the Planning Act as well as Environmental Reports for EA
• Experience in the preparation of other regulatory applications and submissions resulting in the successful acquisition of permits and approvals
• Demonstrated success in project management, client relationship, and business development skills
• Experience interacting directly with a variety of clients and team members to execute project delivery
• Experience engaging and/or working with stakeholders and…