Biologist

Metro Testing + Engineering is looking for a Biologist to join our environmental division and deliver outstanding service to our clients. The person will support Metro’s site assessment group and work on a variety of biological/ecological projects for a number of clients mainly in the real estate, commercial, industrial and infrastructure development sectors. It is a full-time permanent position and will be based out of our Burnaby office.

Who we are

We are an established company with over 37 years of experience helping construction companies with their materials testing and engineering needs. We are based in Burnaby BC with 10 offices in Western Canada and over 250 employees.

Our Environmental Division provides the following services

Contaminated Sites Investigation and Remediation
Riparian Area Management Assessment
Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Management
Waste Management and Sustainability
First Nations’ Services
Environmental Compliance Audits
Environmental Management Systems
Licensing, Permits, and Government Approvals

What you will be doing

Lead in the planning, designing and implementation of biological field studies and technical reports.
Manage field staff and oversee collection of data.
Coordinate background search and review of available sources including aerial photographs, natural heritage features, wildlife atlases, site plans and other supporting documents for potential environmental opportunities and constraints.
Conduct biological field investigations including botanical inventories, sensitive ecology development, water assessment, plant and wildlife surveys, targeted Species at Risk surveys, and wetland delineations based on established protocols and guidelines.
Review or prepare scientific and technical letters and reports.
Coordinate a variety of field and office tasks requiring scientific research, field studies, data recording, entry and management, analysis, and reporting.
Consult and liaise with regulatory agencies for the request of background information, review of terms of references, review or staking of environmental studies/features, and response to agency review comments.
Oversee the application of environmental permits/approvals and development of protection and mitigation measures according to environmental legislation, policies and guidelines.
Coordinate site inspections and monitoring of environmental features, Species at Risk and habitats, and/or erosion and sediment control measures.
Assist with writing proposals, scheduling fieldwork, coaching junior staff, and delivering consistent service to clients

What you will receive

Salary between $60,000 and $85,000
Up to 3 weeks of holiday
Benefits and Extended Health after 3 months
Opportunities to grow

Who we are looking for

University graduate and a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio.).
5+ years of experience in environmental consulting
Familiarity with environmental management, planning and permitting processes and direct experience working with federal, provincial and municipal regulations and approvals.
Practical knowledge of environmental legislation and policies including the Species at Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fisheries Act, Wildlife Act, Water Sustainability Act., and Invasive Species Act.
Excellent verbal, written, organizational and interpersonal communication skills.
A valid BC Class 5 Drivers’ License and access to a vehicle for work related travel
Proficient with computers and various software programs

Biologist – Environmental Team – Burnaby