Junior Biologist/ Lead Technician

Roe Environmental is an environmental consulting firm specializing in construction mitigation planning, fish and wildlife services and compliance monitoring. They are seeking a motivated Junior Biologist or Lead Technician to deliver high-quality environmental consulting and biological services, requiring field and office work, and effective communication with team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of environmental consulting services in a professional and ethical manner
• Following safety plans, protocols, and procedures while concentrating on pre-task work analysis and the continuous safety of you, your coworkers, and any other people who could be nearby while we are providing our services
• Create a culture of safety adhering to Roe's policies and plans, and the requirements of the worksites in which we work
• Conduct routine environmental monitoring, including erosion and sediment control and construction compliance monitoring (observation, field note recording, photo-documentation, and reporting)
• Conduct wildlife and plant surveys and monitoring
• Conduct water quality and soil sampling and interpret results under the direction of a Managing Biologist
• Preparation of technical reports and permit applications. Note: mentoring to support permit application and development of reporting skills will be provided
• Various administrative duties
• Ability to be available on a rotational basis after-hours and weekend for participation in Roe's Environmental Response Call-out Program – Details to follow
• Be available to work outside of normal working hours and on weekends, during busy seasons
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of physical fitness to support the physical demands of the role, including prolonged periods of standing, walking distances of up to 5 km over uneven, slippery and/or rough terrain without rest breaks, frequent bending, and the safe lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 20 kg
• In addition to the above listed primary duties and responsibilities, other duties may be assigned from time to time by Roe’s management team, and/or Board of Directors

Skills

• B.IT or R.B.Tech designation or eligibility within one year required. Must maintain good standing with all professional or 'in-training' designations, meeting ongoing professional development requirements
• Ability to work remotely approximately 7 days per month and be available frequently for after-hours and weekend call-out for environmental response. Please indicate interest in longer stretches of remote or camp work in your application email
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean Driver's Abstract. Transportation to the office is required to access equipment and fleet vehicles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a group in both remote and urban settings
• Electrofishing: Theory, Safety and Application Certification
• Erosion and Sediment Control Experience/Courses
• Level 1 First Aid
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and contractor communications
• Proficiency in environmental report writing, including CEMP and EIA documentation
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS software applications
• One to three years experience

Benefits

• Extended health/dental (after 6-month onboarding period) and paid vacation.
• Professional Dues: Compensation for select professional dues (e.g., CAB membership) will be covered by Roe to a certain extent – details to follow.
• Professional Development: $1000/year self-directed professional development allotment, with eligibility after the six-month onboarding period – details to follow.

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