Intermediate Biologist Kamloops and Barriere, BC

Intermediate Biologist
Kamloops and Barriere, BC
THE COMPANY
Estsek’ Environmental Services LLP (Estsek’) is an environmental firm which
provides a full range of environmental services to clients primarily in the North
Thompson region. Estsek’ offers scientific, technical, and management
experience and expertise to deliver practical environmental solutions to clients
in the resource industries. Estsek’s multi-disciplinary team comprises
environmental professionals specializing in aquatic and terrestrial biology,
environmental
assessment,
environmental
monitoring,
and
resource
management. Estsek’ is a Limited Liability Partnership formed between Simpcw
Resources LLP (SRLLP) and Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. and has offices
in Barriere and Kamloops, BC.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Estsek’ has an opportunity for an Intermediate Biologist to support a wide range
of project work within the North Thompson region. The Intermediate Biologist
leads the completion of project work in cooperation with a Project Manager.
They are experts and mentors in field techniques and the standards necessary
for conducting surveys in a variety of service sectors including but not limited to:
water quality, fisheries inventory, wildlife assessments and environmental
monitoring. Primary responsibilities will include field assessments, as well as
providing office support for literature reviews, data entry and analysis, and
report writing. He/she leads the compilation of data and ensures data quality,
completes data analysis and reviews basic reports or leads the completion of
reports in cooperation with the Project Manager. It is desired that the individual
has an area of expertise (e.g. fisheries assessments), and a portion of their time is
spent mentoring others in this expertise. The Intermediate Biologist assists with
proposal writing and the budgeting of projects, and has regular interactions with
the client’s representative as part of building and maintaining client relations.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position administered through SRLLP. There is
an expectation that the candidate will work out of the offices in Kamloops and
Barriere, as required, as well as travel between field sites.
Qualifications:
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Relevant degree (e.g., B.Sc.) or 2 year diploma plus relevant experience
10 years of experience in the environmental industry
Professional designation or eligibility to obtain designation upon start of
employment with:
o College of Applied Biology (CAB) R.P.Bio., RBTech;
o The Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB) P.Biol.;
o The Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of British Columbia
(ASTTBC) AScT;
o The Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) RPF;
o The College of Alberta Professional Foresters (CAPF) R.P.F., or R.F., or P.For.;
o The British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA) P.Ag.; or
o The Alberta Institute of Agrologists (AIA) P.Ag.
Advanced technical knowledge in a specialized area (e.g. fish, wildlife)
Relevant technical certification (e.g. Electrofishing)
Relevant safety certification (e.g. First Aid, Swiftwater Rescue, SVOP, ATV
Safety, H2S Alive)
Experience in writing proposals and work plans for clients
Experience in species identification and habitat description relevant to the
positions (e.g. fish, wildlife)
Experience with field data collection according to best practices and
relevant government standards
Experience as an environmental monitor on construction sites, including
erosion and sediment control
Experience leading complex data analysis (including statistics)
Intermediate to expert with standard desktop software (e.g. MS Word, MS
Excel, MS Access)
General
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Ability to anticipate problems before they arise
Ability to work independently, manage time and workload efficiently to
ensure projects or tasks are completed on time; well organized
Detail oriented, with a high degree of accuracy when working with data
Physically fit and capable of doing field work
Builds effective interpersonal relationships and has an ability to work well with
others on the team creating a positive and productive work environment
Strong desire to work in a team setting
Strong leadership skills (mentoring, coaching, leading)
Strong problem solver able to address challenges with effective solutions that
improve systems and/or relationships
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
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Ensures all work is conducted in an ethical and prudent manner
Ability/willingness to travel to field sites and between office locations
Experience with operating boats, quads or side-by-sides, snowmobiles
Valid Class 5 drivers licence
HOW TO APPLY:
If this opportunity sounds like you, and you are serious about joining a
progressive team of environmental professionals, please email us your resume
and cover letter and quote the competition number in the subject line.
Email: kwilliams@estsek.com
Competition: 2015-01
Closing Date: April 17, 2015
http://www.estsek.com
Estsek’ thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.