Junior Biologist

7 days ago

Vancouver, Canada Tetra Tech Full time

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

We are looking to hire an individual with a passion for the natural and applied sciences to join our team as a **Junior Biologist** in our Vancouver location. This position offers an interesting variety of office and field work on a diversified range of projects that include biophysical inventories, environmental impact assessments, and monitoring of environmental effects. Although the position will be based in Vancouver, BC, we have opportunities to work on projects located in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the northern Territories.

Our reputation is built on our ability to find innovative solutions to complex quality-of-life issues around the globe. We pride ourselves on our forward-thinking, progressive-minded attitude. Our technical professionals strive for the highest level of excellence. We are a collaborative and team-oriented group. We work hard to provide exceptional customer service and provide high-quality deliverables to our clients while also still having a lot of fun. We are a supportive and collaborative bunch that help each other excel and succeed together.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $65,000 per annum. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience in the role, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conducting assessments with a focus on biophysical components such as fisheries and aquatic habitat; vegetation, wetlands, and/or soils; and wildlife surveys following the BC guidelines (eg bird migration, breeding birds, burrowing owls, sharp-tailed grouse and sensitive raptors).
- Provide mentoring for and conducting pre-disturbance nest sweeps and construction monitoring.
- Completing associated permitting and approval requirements for the assessments.
- Conducting data entry, reviews and analysis to support environmental assessments and inform risk identification to develop mitigation strategies.
- Preparing reports related to siting evaluation, environmental planning/permitting, and/or environmental reviews.
- Assisting with the development of accurate scopes of work, safety plans, cost estimates, project plans, schedules and deliverables for high quality project execution.
- Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental sciences.
- Contributing to identifying and securing new business opportunities and marketing activities.
- Contributing to the production of top quality and winning technical proposals for large, complex environmental projects.
- Developing and maintaining a presence as a biological sciences practitioner through participation in professional and sector organizations.
- Inspiring a team of Environmental Consultants to high standards of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Staying current on environmental regulations and general trends in the technical field and market sector provincially and nationally.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum of a B.Sc. in biology or ecology (advanced degree(s) would be deemed an asset).
- Eligibility for registration or currently registered with the British Columbia College of Applied Biologists.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with clients, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
- A strong track record in Health and Safety.
- Knowledge of Alberta environmental regulations.
- Aptitude to follow protocols and work efficiently, independently, and under time constraints while in the field and office in order to meet deliverable targets and deadlines.
- Safety certifications such as First Aid are considered an asset.
- Ability to travel and work in remote locations.
- Ability to work long days (up to 12 hours) in the field and occasionally for long durations away from home (up to 21 days).

**What makes Tetra Tech a great place to work**:

- Benefits starting day one of employment.
- Competitive base salary.
- Eligible for overtime (calculated at 1.5 times) that can be banked or paid out, whatever you prefer. Some of our employees work a lot of hours during the busy times and then take extended time off.
- Hybrid work options when you are not in the field. We’ll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
- Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical spe

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