Intermediate Biologist

Overview:
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 thoughtful leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you This intermediate to senior role is well suited for individuals with a minimum of ten years’ post-university experience looking to take the next step in their career. 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 an** Intermediate** **Biologist** to join our existing talent base in Ontario. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. At Dillon, we operate as one team. This position is available at any of our **Ontario offices**:Toronto, Ottawa, Guelph, Kitchener, Chatham, Hamilton, Kingston, London, Oakville, Windsor.**

We offer **flexible work hours** and **hybrid work arrangement options **to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

**Responsibilities**:
**What your day will look like**

**Technical Development & Project Management**
- Support Senior Project Managers and staff with expertise in the fields of terrestrial and/or aquatic ecology, fish and/or wildlife biology,, and species at risk.
- Lead the scoping, development, cost controls, and execution of environmental investigations, environmental management programs and plans including research, field work, and technical report writing as Project Manager and/or Natural Environment Project Lead.
- Demonstrate leadership in health and safety.
- Coordinate project team activities and support the development of environmental assessments, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental regulatory permitting assignments at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.
- Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs for a variety of project types for private and public sector clients, including municipal and regional infrastructure and facilities, transportation and transit infrastructure, linear industrial infrastructure, industrial facilities, and land development.
- Demonstrate leadership and coordination of staff across operating business units.
- Lead the development and submission of proposals (scoping, budget development, and proposal writing).
- Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives including Indigenous Nations.
- Provide leadership, development, and mentorship to staff, including technical writing and field skills, leading field programs, and providing direction to project team members.
- Work in multi-disciplinary project teams, collaborating with staff in engineering, planning, and design.

**Business Development**
- Support the development and growth of client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development and sales activities.
- Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace, where Dillon might succeed in securing work assignments.
- Present at, and participate in, conferences, technical workshops, webinars, and professional associations to raise the Dillon profile in the business community and among peers.
- Collaborate with staff across Canada for the purposes of project delivery, client relationship development, and opportunity/project research.

**Learning & Development**
- Possess a commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development, including technical skills and business acumen.
- Make contributions to the career development of less tenured staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
- Make contributions to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications:
**What you will need to succeed**
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental field.
- A minimum of 5-7 years of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic setting or related field.
- Valid driver’s license (Class G).
- Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to multi-task and manage concurrent tasks with overlapping timelines is considered an asset.
- Excitement and willingness to collaborate in multi-disciplinary, cross-jurisdictional teams.
- Ability to travel for business upon request.

**Experience**:

- Experience with and understanding of field survey methods and protocols with demonstrated ability to lead a team