Intermediate Biologist - North York, Canada - Dillon Consulting Limited

Dillon Consulting Limited

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North York, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thoughtful leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation, this opportunity is for you This intermediate to senior role is well suited for individuals with a minimum of ten years' post-university experience looking to take the next step in their career.

As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity
Dillon's
Environmental Sciences technical group is looking for an
Intermediate
Biologist to join our existing talent base in Ontario.

You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.

At Dillon, we operate as one team.

This position is available at any of our
Ontario offices:

Toronto, Ottawa, Guelph, Kitchener, Chatham, Hamilton, Kingston, London, Oakville, Windsor.**We offer
flexible work hours and
hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities:

What your day will look like

Technical Development & Project Management

Support Senior Project Managers and staff with expertise in the fields of terrestrial and/or aquatic ecology, fish and/or wildlife biology,, and species at risk.
Lead the scoping, development, cost controls, and execution of environmental investigations, environmental management programs and plans including research, field work, and technical report writing as Project Manager and/or Natural Environment Project Lead.
Demonstrate leadership in health and safety.
Coordinate project team activities and support the development of environmental assessments, compensation/offsetting plans, and related environmental regulatory permitting assignments at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.
Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs for a variety of project types for private and public sector clients, including municipal and regional infrastructure and facilities, transportation and transit infrastructure, linear industrial infrastructure, industrial facilities, and land development.
Demonstrate leadership and coordination of staff across operating business units.
Lead the development and submission of proposals (scoping, budget development, and proposal writing).
Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, subconsultants and community representatives including Indigenous Nations.
Provide leadership, development, and mentorship to staff, including technical writing and field skills, leading field programs, and providing direction to project team members.
Work in multidisciplinary project teams, collaborating with staff in engineering, planning, and design.

Business Development

Support the development and growth of client relationships through identifying market opportunities, client communications, preparation of proposals, and business development and sales activities.
Identify and pursue business opportunities within the marketplace, where Dillon might succeed in securing work assignments.
Present at, and participate in, conferences, technical workshops, webinars, and professional associations to raise the Dillon profile in the business community and among peers.
Collaborate with staff across Canada for the purposes of project delivery, client relationship development, and opportunity/project research.

Learning & Development

Possess a commitment to selfdevelopment and ongoing learning and professional development, including technical skills and business acumen.
Make contributions to the career development of less tenured staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching, and mentoring.
Make contributions to Dillon's corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Qualifications:

What you will need to succeed

An undergraduate or graduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental field.
A minimum of 57 years of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic setting or related field.
Valid driver's license (Class G).
Excellent oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills. The ability to multitask and manage concurrent tasks with overlapping timelines is considered an asset.
Excitement and willingness to collaborate in multidisciplinary, crossjurisdictional teams.
Ability to travel for business upon request.

Experience: