Intermediate Biologist

Role Description

Arcadis is seeking an Intermediate Biologist to join our Ecological Services team in BC (Vancouver). The successful candidate will carry out desktop reviews and collect terrestrial and aquatic field data for ecological projects.

As a Biologist with Arcadis, you will collaborate with staff and contribute to a range of ecological projects, supporting strong technical communities within the company.

Apply technical knowledge to provide high quality deliverables supporting planning and permitting for a variety of projects. Act as a key member of the Ecological Services team, interacting with biologists, ecologists, environmental specialists, planners, engineers, senior technical experts and project/program managers as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Complete flora and fauna surveys, terrestrial and aquatic habitat delineation and assessments, and other environmental surveys.
• Use GPS systems and conduct fieldwork for long hours.
• Travel, including overnight travel, primarily during the field season.
• Prepare technical reports, work plans, and environmental documents to support permitting.
• Lead preparation of regulatory permit applications (e.g., DFO permits, Species at Risk Permits).
• Engage stakeholders, conduct indigenous consultation, and liaise with government agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related environmental discipline.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience conducting surveys including flora/fauna surveys, terrestrial and/or aquatic habitat assessments, and completing related reporting.
• Experience with regulatory compliance.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive reports and/or permit applications.

• Registered Professional Biologist or similar registration, or eligibility for registration.
• Previous experience in planning, permitting, or compliance with provincial or federal acts and regulations for oil and gas, mining, construction, infrastructure development, and/or environmental protection projects.

The salary range for this position is $64,800 - $97,200. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on factors such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Arcadis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.