Senior Biologist

Overview

Our client, a Canadian-owned, multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Biologist to join their expanding Environmental Group in Kelowna or the Lower Mainland. This is a full‑time, permanent position to support the firm’s growing workload in British Columbia. The role offers a salary commensurate with experience plus a competitive vacation and benefits package, and a hybrid adaptable working arrangement.

We are looking for a consulting biologist with a strong technical background in terrestrial and wildlife ecology, leadership, and project management skills.

• Design, coordinate, and lead field studies related to terrestrial ecosystems and wildlife, including species‑at‑risk surveys, habitat assessments, and biodiversity monitoring.
• Analyze and interpret ecological data to support environmental assessments, impact studies, and mitigation planning.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports and regulatory submissions in compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, and stakeholders to support project approvals and build strong working relationships.
• Lead and support multi‑disciplinary project teams and manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost control/monitoring, billing oversight and execution.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to business development and proposal writing.
• Collaborate with team members across the company and externally to complete deliverables.
• Complete required corporate operation and administrative activities in a timely manner.

• Bachelor or graduate degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Professional Biologist designation (R.P.Bio or P.Biol) and in good standing with the B.C. College of Applied Biologists.
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including fieldwork and consulting experience.
• Expertise in terrestrial ecology and wildlife biology, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Adaptability to varying types and sizes of projects.
• Experience writing successful proposals, work plans and cost estimates.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, and schedules to provide deliverables to clients.
• Ability to prepare high‑quality reports in compliance with provincial and federal environmental legislation.
• Experience with study design, field assessment, statistical analysis and data interpretation.
• Experience with environmental assessments, permitting and mitigation planning.
• Understanding of applicable codes and standards that apply to our work.
• Possess strong communication skills, including verbal and technical writing, analysis, presentation, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, manage deadlines, and have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• A safety‑oriented attitude.
• Valid Class5 driver’s license (or equivalent) and access to a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel for fieldwork as needed.

For applications, please email your resume to Chelsey Reimer at cr We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.