Terrestrial Ecologist

Overview

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines. We are Making Sustainability Happen. As our new Ecologist, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Role SLR Canada is looking for a full-time Ecologist to be based out of our Vancouver, BC office.

• Conduct field work including environmental sampling and assessments: some local, and some remote requiring travel for up to two weeks at a time.
• Participate in wildlife surveys, including bats, amphibians, ungulates, breeding birds, and raptors, as well as wildlife salvage operations such as amphibian stream and pond salvages.
• Participate in species-at-risk surveys, habitat assessments, and environmental monitoring, under the guidance of senior staff members.
• Assist with desktop analysis, fieldwork, and technical report preparation.
• Assist with permitting and environmental assessment activities as required.
• Collaborate with project team members and contribute to multidisciplinary project deliverables.

• Bird monitoring experience – acoustic and visual identification, surveying protocols.
• Working knowledge of BC and federal legislation and policies.
• Experience or familiarity with BC species at risk, Riparian Areas Regulation requirements, and Environmental Assessment Office procedures.

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives.
• The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in ecology, biology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Membership (or eligible for membership) as a Biologist in Training (BIT) and working toward full RPBio status.
• Familiarity with field sampling and assessment methods.
• Knowledge of BC species and ecosystems.
• Availability and flexibility to travel for fieldwork.
• Wilderness/backcountry experience; comfortable working in a remote field environment.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel, managing large datasets, and conducting analyses using R or other statistical software.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License in BC (or equivalent) with a clean driving record.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants. SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2

SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.