Intermediate Agrologist

**Join Our Team at Madrone Environmental Services as an INTERMEDIATE AGROLOGIST**

**About Us**:
Madrone Environmental Services is an environmental consulting practice offering services throughout British Columbia. Our diverse range of services encompasses everything from comprehensive environmental management plans to offering specialized scientific expertise in agrology, biology, ecology, hydrogeology and forestry.

At Madrone, we prioritize a flexible work environment that supports work/life balance, and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Group RRSP and Deferred Profit Sharing. Our dynamic workplace fosters collaboration among industry experts enabling us to deliver excellence in environmental consulting.

**About the Role**:
As a member of Madrone's Agrology practice, you'll assume a key team member role in our daily operations, utilizing your experience and leadership skills to drive the success of our current initiatives while identifying new opportunities for our team. From soil classification to water management, your work will support the agricultural industry across British Columbia. Join us in our office located in Duncan or in a remote and/or hybrid capacity.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary degree in soil science, earth sciences, agriculture or equivalent.
- Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) designation with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) with 3-7 years experience practicing as a P.Ag.

**General Expertise and Passion**:

- Passion for teamwork, mentorship and the transfer of knowledge to future professionals.
- Maintain physical fitness as the role involves fieldwork in diverse environments.

**Technical Expertise and Qualifications**:

- Knowledge and understanding of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) and their associated Acts and Regulations.
- Familiar with municipal, provincial, and federal regulations relevant to the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and/or agricultural zoned lands.
- Demonstrates proficiency in soil horizon classification in a field setting.
- Practical experience utilizing soil-related field equipment and analyzing laboratory data.

**Specialized Experience**:

- Experience in completing Agricultural Land Capability (LCA) Assessments, Soil and Fill Importation Plans, and conducting site monitoring visits on agricultural lands.
- Experience with Soil Reclamation, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Drainage Management an asset.
- Familiarity with irrigation management and calculating crop demand is useful.

**Professional Skills and Contributions**:

- Excels with technical writing and have developed Qualified Professional reports.
- Experience writing project proposals (Letters of Engagement, Request for Proposals/Quotes) and developing budgets.
- Experience providing Qualified Professional opinions at municipal or provincial committees or councils is considered beneficial.

**Collaboration and Industry Relationships**:

- Experience working with agricultural producers in BC considered beneficial.

**Compensation & Additional Perks**:

- Wage: $77,400 to $90,400.
- Flexible Hybrid/Remote Work Options.
- Paid Coverage of Professional Dues.
- Paid Professional Development Training.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $77,400.00-$90,400.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Duncan, BC V9L 3R6