Junior Biologist or Environmental Specialist - Burnaby, Canada - EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.

EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
EDI Environmental Dynamics Inc.
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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Since we started EDI over 29 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success.

As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment.

Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude, and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is _our_ company.


Our benefits include:


  • Competitive compensation, including health benefits, RRSP matching, profitsharing and employee share ownership programs
  • A commitment to longterm development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
  • Working with a team of established industry leaders who excel in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial biology
  • A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience


This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for the position of Junior Biologist or Environmental Specialist, supporting our EDI Burnaby team on various projects throughout BC and Alberta, including post-construction wildlife monitoring for wind and solar projects.


  • Conduct/ assist with various field surveys including aquatic or terrestrial components of baseline inventories, effects assessments and/or environmental monitoring, as appropriate
  • Conduct/assist with data entry, analysis and technical reporting
  • Support other staff/projects within EDI
  • Participate proactively in EDI's health and safety program

We are looking for someone with:

  • The desire to grow their career in an established, employee-owned company
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
  • The capacity to work independently in a dynamic environment with intermediate/ senior support, as appropriate
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, coupled with enthusiasm for continual improvement
  • The ability to safely conduct fieldwork in remote locations for extended periods (e.g., two weeks), walk long distances and operate OHVs under a variety of weather conditions

Job requirements include:


  • Technical diploma, BSc or MSc degree in biology or related discipline(s)
  • Registration or eligibility for registration with the BC College of Applied Biologists
  • Minimum 12 years previous experience through employment or coop work term in any of the following:
  • Fish and fish habitat assessments and salvage
  • Erosion and sediment control
  • Environmental monitoring of construction
  • Amphibian habitat assessments and salvage
  • Vegetation, including wetland assessments, weed surveys and rare plant surveys
  • Avian identification, including breeding bird surveys
  • Wildlife surveys and habitat assessments
  • Class 5 driver's licence

Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location
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