Are you an experienced biologist who is looking to further grow your career and take part in some meaningful, exciting, and dynamic environment-based projects? Are you passionate about wildlife biology? Have niche speciality experience working with amphibians?
If so, Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. may be the right fit for you.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for passionate and motivated Qualified Environmental Professional Wildlife Biologists, who have experience working with amphibians, and are eager to come join our Triton Team!
While Triton has a large diverse team, with multidisciplinary career opportunities, for this role specifically; seeking out those environmental professionals, who thrive working in the environmental consulting industry sector, have worked with both wildlife and amphibians, bring a related professional designation, and can ideally step into an exciting field lead position! Although not required, huge asset experience for this role, entails having some familiarity with coastal tailed frogs.
If all this interests you and you want a role where you can further grow both your leadership capabilities and technical expertise, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Engaging in field travel and performing various field related activities and tasks.
- Conducting wildlife surveys, including, amphibian related (coastal tailed frogs) surveys and monitoring procedures, breeding bird and herptile surveys, pre-disturbance nest surveys, nest monitoring, various sensitive species-specific surveys, construction mitigation for wildlife, bat surveys and monitoring, and herptile capture and relocation.
- Provide field technical leadership to design, plan, and lead various field programs.
- Provide technical wildlife, and/or amphibian expertise support to collaborative project teams
- Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of works and deliver quality reports and/or documentation on schedule.
- Liaise with on-site client representatives, contractors, and regulators.
- Provide quality and independent review for projects.
- Provide an understanding of environmental Best Management Practices and advise clients accordingly.
- Work collaboratively within the Triton corporate culture
Note: Responsibilities are based on specific candidate experience level and may evolve based on business needs and your individual growth in the role.
What You Bring
- Relevant post secondary education (degree and/or diploma related to biology, environmental studies, etc)
- Registered Professional Biologist (British Columbia College of Applied Biologists) is required.
- Previous experience working in an environmental consulting environment, having done much field work.
- Experience working with both wildlife and amphibians.
- Experience working with coastal tailed frogs, is highly desired and considered a huge asset for this position.
- Crew field lead experience is highly preferred but not required.
- Ability and willingness to work in a variety of field settings that can range from active construction sites to remote wilderness.
- Demonstrated experience with technical writing, reporting, and communication.
- Multi-jurisdictional knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, permits, and legislation.
- Superior problem-solving skills, with the ability to think outside the box to find pragmatic solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative working style.
- Able to provide mentorship and training for our environmental professional team.
- Valid driver's licence from a Canadian province or territory acceptable for driving alone and with passengers in a work setting.
Why Join Triton?
Triton is a well-established environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience delivering practical, science-based solutions, to support responsible development. Our team includes a wide array of environmental professionals that work in various specialty areas including terrestrial biology, soil science, vegetation ecology, and more! We are proud of our people-first, safety-conscious culture, and the long-standing relationships we’ve built with clients and communities.
We offer:
- Exciting, meaningful projects across Canada
- A collaborative, inclusive team culture
- Paid membership fees for professional associations (including in-training designations)
- Professional development
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company pension matching
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Flexible scheduling and hybrid work options
Location, Work Schedule & Flexibility
This role can be based in any of our Western Canada office locations, such as Vancouver BC, Terrace BC, Prince Rupert BC, Kitimat BC, Kamloops BC, Vernon BC, Prince George BC, Calgary AB, Edmonton AB, and Saskatoon SK.
This is a full-time permanent position. This position entails field travel, working a shift rotational work schedule, working outdoors, and staying in a mix of camp and/or hotel settings. The schedule can vary and is determined by client project hiring needs. For more experienced candidates, there could be opportunity to do more office related work.
Compensation
The pay range can be anywhere from $35 per hour - $48 per hour, based on candidate experience and qualifications.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your skills to a collaborative and respected team, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and optional cover letter to apply.This posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility
At Triton, we are committed to creating a respectful, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] to make arrangements.
Thank you for considering Triton Environmental Consultants in your career search. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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