Step into a leadership role where your expertise shapes complex mining and energy projects across Canada.
At ERM, as a Managing Technical Consultant, Senior Wildlife Biologist, based in Vancouver, Smithers, Calgary, or Saskatoon, you’ll lead critical wildlife programs, influence environmental decision-making, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful, sustainable outcomes.
Why This Role Matters?
This role is central to ensuring wildlife and habitat considerations are effectively integrated into large-scale capital projects. You’ll play a key role in advancing responsible development by guiding environmental assessments, supporting regulatory approvals, and delivering science-based solutions that protect biodiversity across western and northern Canada.
What Your Impact Is:
Lead wildlife programs that directly support major mining and energy projects
Provide technical expertise on species at risk, wildlife habitat, and ecological assessments
Influence environmental approvals through high-quality EAs/EISs and mitigation strategies
Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities
Mentor junior team members and strengthen ERM’s wildlife capabilities
Contribute to business development and client growth
What You'll Bring:
You are an experienced wildlife biologist and leader who thrives in complex project environments. You bring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders while delivering high-quality outcomes.
Required
B.Sc. in Biological Sciences or a related field
4+ years of environmental consulting experience
Experience with industrial projects, including environmental effects analysis, mitigation planning, and monitoring
Strong understanding of federal, provincial, and territorial regulations and survey methodologies (especially in BC, Alberta, and Northern Canada)
Proven experience leading wildlife field programs (birds, amphibians, large mammals)
Advanced technical writing and reporting skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor team members
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule
Commitment to health and safety protocols
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Preferred
M.Sc. in Biological Sciences or a related field
12+ years preferred of environmental consulting experience
Eligible to obtain a professional designation (e.g. RPBio).
Experience in government and/or mining, oil and gas sectors
Statistical analysis and/or spatial habitat mapping skills
Strong bird identification skills
Experience with caribou-related projects
Experience working with Indigenous communities and regulatory agencies
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and lead wildlife field programs across Alberta, British Columbia, and Northern Canada
Conduct wildlife surveys, ecological assessments, and habitat evaluations
Prepare wildlife assessments and management plans for EAs/EISs in compliance with regulatory requirements
Deliver technical reports, recommendations, and client-ready outputs
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality of deliverables
Collaborate with subcontractors, regulators, landowners, Indigenous communities, and clients
Support proposal development, including scopes of work and cost estimates
Participate in business development with existing and prospective clients
Lead, mentor, and support junior biologists
Collaborate with ERM’s global network of environmental and social experts
For the Managing Technical Consultant, Senior Wildlife Biologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $95,651–$119,999 (CAD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Thank you for your interest in ERM!
