Senior Wildlife Biologist - Power, Energy, Renewables (Principal Level)

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Wildlife Biologist - Power, Energy and Renewables looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

• Play a key role in growing business in the Power, Renewables and Energy sector in Canada
• Provide senior technical expertise on major, multimillion-dollar projects
• Lead a rapidly growing team of technical specialists delivering impact assessment and permitting project work within Canada and globally
• Work out of our dynamic and vibrant downtown Canada Offices with the flexibility of working remotely/from home

We want to do great things; we need your help

As a Senior Wildlife Biologist, you will act as a leading expert in Canada, with capacity to conduct work in various jurisdictions across the country, primarily in western and northern Canada. This position will focus on power, energy and renewables wildlife regulatory compliance in Western Canada, and will include oversight of field surveys, ecological assessments, and mitigation planning for ERM projects in our growing power and diversified energy sectors. The successful applicant will have experience with environmental effects analysis; offset/compensation planning; and mitigation development, application, and adaptation. More broadly, the applicant must show an interest in applying knowledge and skills to help our clients solve complex challenges.

This posting is designed for a motivated, career-minded person who enjoys problem solving and working within a multi-stakeholder environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare proposals, including development of scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients.
• Technical leadership of multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations; ensuring quality standards on project deliverables and timely delivery of reports.
• Lead wildlife scopes of EAs/EISs, permit applications and associated management plans, environmental constraints analysis; and develop plans to support construction implementation for power, renewables and energy projects across Canada.
• Actively contribute to ERM's multi-disciplinary technical community and collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute projects.
• Initiate and oversee project delivery activities including, but not limited to: field surveys, literature reviews, report writing, and developing recommendations for clients.
• Communicate with subcontractors, regulatory agents, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients during field activities, as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Professional accreditation in Alberta and British Columbia is an asset.
• 15+ years of environmental consulting experience, specifically in the power, renewables and energy sector in western Canada.
• Extensive Environmental Assessment experience with federal, provincial and territorial regulations and guidelines pertaining to survey methodologies and environmental assessments in Western Canada.
• Well-developed influencing skills; unquestionable integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• Statistical analysis skills are an asset.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor a diverse project team of wildlife biologists, vegetation biologists, statisticians, GIS technicians, and field personnel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills; practiced in prioritizing and meeting deadlines in a demanding work environment.
• Demonstrate ERM values and become a safety ambassador.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!