Biologist

Responsibilities

What your day will look like

Technical Development

Manage and coordinate programs, projects and technical studies for the natural environment component of a variety of projects Lead permitting and approvals acquisition activities at the local, provincial and federal level related to natural heritage (., Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act) Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs Provide oversight to project team members including natural scientists, technologists and technical support staff Coordination of multi-disciplinary projects Support stakeholder and regulator engagement Business travel upon request

Business Development

Prepare and support the preparation of project proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development activities Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives Undertake travel, as required

Learning & Development 

Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree in Biology, Ecology or a related Environmental Sciences Proven professional work experience in environmental consulting, including project management Valid Drivers’ License

Experience

5+ years of related Environmental Sciences professional experience Proven expertise and knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental legislation, including associated regulations, policies, and guidelines Experience leading and/or managing land development and/or EA projects, including multi-disciplinary work Experience in preparation of Environmental Impact Studies and supporting applications under the Planning Act as well as Environmental Reports for EA Experience in the preparation of other regulatory applications and submissions resulting in the successful acquisition of permits and approvals Demonstrated success in project management, client relationship, and business development skills Experience interacting directly with a variety of clients and team members to execute project delivery Experience engaging and/or working with stakeholders and communities, including Indigenous communities Proficiency in project proposal preparation and presentations Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills

Attributes

Show us who you are

Enthusiastic individual who enjoys a team filled with diverse personalities and experiences Self-starter, with insatiable appetite for personal growth and development Recognizes their own abilities and limitations and is not afraid to ask questions, learn from their mistakes and share in team successes Must have an open attitude towards our teams’ love of donut Wednesdays, Nerf Fridays and spontaneous team outings

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values :

Reliability: words that result in actions build trust; Achievement: do the work to hit the target; Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing; Creativity: discover new possibilities; Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard; Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences

In addition, we offer:

Employee share purchase plan Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees A competitive compensation package Comprehensive health benefitsGenerous retirement savings planStudent loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions Flexible work hours  Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life. Early Career Development (ECD) program We are committed to developing the skills and knowledge of our people at every stage of their career. The ECD program is designed to accelerate the development of successful consulting careers of new graduates. The program focuses on a mix of skills and behaviours that align with technical, consulting, clients, business acumen, and early leadership. Learning and Development opportunities As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organizationWe use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities Focus on Innovation The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees Wellness Subsidy Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes

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