Intermediate Biologist
Are you looking for a company that works on major engineering projects all over the world? Do you want to make a difference by improving the daily lives of communities worldwide? Are you seeking to join an inclusive and diverse team that you can truly count on? You’ve come to the right place!
Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
Our Environment Team has one of the most experienced environmental and geosciences engineering consulting teams in Canada. Our team members across Canada deliver superior service to every one of our clients. Our people are vital to our success, and we build teams that are second to none. Our team embraces challenges and is engaged in working together to contribute to our business objectives.
We are seeking an Intermediate Biologist to join our team based in Toronto, Ontario. The successful candidate will report to the Biology/Ecology Group Manager.
The Biological Services Group is part of the Toronto IACE team within the Central Canada Division of E&G. As a member of the growing and diversifying GIS and Biological Services Group, the Intermediate Ecologist, together with the Group Manager and other biologists, will be responsible for the execution of a variety of Fish and Wildlife (including Species at Risk) related projects and maintaining project objectives and schedules. This work could involve field visits to remote sites.
Your role within the team:
- Perform background researches and reviews of aerial photographs, natural features, wildlife atlases, and other supporting documents such as site plans and architectural drawings;
- Assist with planning, designing and implementation of project field studies;
- Conduct biological field investigations including botanical inventories, wildlife surveys, breeding bird surveys, targeted Species at Risk surveys, and/or wetland delineations based on established sampling protocols;
- Perform a variety of field and office tasks requiring scientific research, field studies, data recording, entry and management, analysis, and reporting;
- Utilize technical writing skills to prepare environmental letters and reports;
- Consult with regulatory agencies for the request of background information, review of terms of references, and review of environmental features/studies;
- Assist with the acquisition of environmental permits and/or approvals;
- Conduct site inspections and monitoring of natural environment features, Species at Risk and habitats, and/or erosion and sediment control measures;
- Provide support to project leads in scheduling fieldwork, equipment maintenance and regular communication; and
- Liaise with other technical specialists including environmental scientists, engineers, GIS/CADD technologists and other disciplines.
Why choose AtkinsRealis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients;
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important;
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities;
- Competitive salary, flexible benefits, an employee share ownership plan and a defined contribution pension plan;
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate has:
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Geography or related field;
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with environmental consulting and/or agency work experience considered an asset;
- Experience in the basic identification of Ontario flora and fauna with a willingness to learn and grow;
- Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies and guidelines regulated by agencies including MNRF, MOECP and Conservation Authorities;
- Familiar with environmental management, planning and permitting processes in Ontario;
- MNRF certification in Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario and Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control are considered assets;
- Organized with ability to undertake multiple projects within time constraints and within budget limitations;
- Good written and verbal communications skills; and
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel, sometimes to remote locations.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
About AtkinsRéalis:
Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital.
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