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About the Role
We are seeking an Intermediate Biologist to join our Natural Resource Management team, which specializes in protecting and enhancing natural resources through sustainable land use, habitat conservation, and environmental compliance.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate natural environment programs, projects, and technical studies.
- Prepare technical reports and memos related to natural heritage systems.
- Complete field surveys throughout Southern Ontario, including ecological land classification, aquatic assessments, vegetation and wildlife surveys, and soil/water sampling.
- Provide oversight to project team members, including natural scientists, technologists, and technical support staff.
- Support stakeholder and regulator engagement.
- Support permitting and approvals acquisition activities at local, provincial, and federal levels.
- Undertake business travel upon request.
- Commit to self-development and ongoing learning.
- Provide input to the career development of junior staff through technical direction, training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.
Requirements
- A diploma or certificate in a related environmental sciences field.
- Professional experience in an environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic setting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Experience in executing field programs as part of environmental studies.
- Experience in preparation of Environmental Impact Studies and supporting applications under the Planning Act.
- Experience in preparation of Environmental Reports for EA.
- Experience in the preparation of other regulatory applications and submissions.
- Understanding of the application of Best Management Practices to environmental compliance and effectiveness monitoring programs.
- Excellent oral and written communication, report writing, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Experience interacting directly with clients and team members to execute project delivery.
- Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety, including active engagement with processes and identification/reporting of hazards.
Skills
- Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental sciences
- Natural heritage systems
- Ecological land classification
- Aquatic assessments
- Vegetation surveys
- Wildlife surveys
- Soil sampling
- Water quality sampling
- Stakeholder engagement
- Regulator engagement
- Permitting
- Approvals acquisition
- Endangered Species Act
- Species at Risk Act
- Conservation Authorities Act
- Fisheries Act
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
- Planning Act
- Environmental Impact Studies
- Environmental Reports for EA
- Best Management Practices
- Environmental compliance
- Effectiveness monitoring
- Report writing
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Client interaction
- Team collaboration
Location
- Kingston
- Ottawa
- London
- Guelph
- Kitchener
- North York
- Downtown Toronto
- Oakville
- Hamilton
Work Type
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Flexible work hours
Experience Level
- Intermediate
Education Level
- Diploma or certificate in a related environmental sciences field
- Undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field (asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $90,000
Benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Hybrid work arrangement options
- Employee share purchase plan
- Competitive benefits package
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 5.5%
- Student loan repayment assistance
- Wellness allowance
- Enhanced mental health benefits
- Ample paid vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership rates
- Ongoing Learning and Development opportunities
About the Company
- Dillon Consulting Limited (Dillon) is a proudly Canadian, 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management.
- With over 25 offices and more than 1100 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.
- Dillon strives to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation and thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering employees to challenge conventional thinking and build careers focused on creating a lasting impact.
- The company is committed to ongoing professional development and celebrates unique perspectives.
- Employee ownership is available to all Dillon team members, with over 60% currently owning shares.
- Dillon is powered by technically proficient people who are passionate about socially important projects and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results.
- Dillon lives its core values: Reliability, Achievement, Continuous development, Creativity, Courage, and Inclusiveness.
Equal Opportunity
- Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities.
- If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.