Senior Terrestrial Biologist/EIA Specialist

Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd. (KCBL) is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm providing engineering and environmental services in the hydropower, transportation, ports, infrastructure, geotechnical, mining, oil sands, oil & gas, environmental, and water resources sectors. We offer a full range of services from our offices in Canada, Australia and Peru. Klohn Crippen Berger is a member of the Louis Berger Group, a leading international consulting firm with more than 80 offices worldwide. KCBL was recently named as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies.

Headquartered in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, KCBL is involved in projects around the world supported by offices in Calgary, Alberta; Sudbury, Ontario; Lima, Peru; and Brisbane, Australia. At KCBL, the project work is challenging and varied and there are opportunities for travel (in Canada as well internationally).

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified career seekers. We offer professional career development tracks and salaries commensurate with experience and an attractive benefits package. Our Vancouver office is located in the attractive Broadway Tech Centre and features a large outdoor patio, fitness centre, outdoor sports courts, showers, bike lockers, Bread Garden food services, and relaxing outdoor sitting areas.

Position Overview:

KCBL requires a Senior Terrestrial Biologist/EIA Specialist to support continued expansion of the Company's international environmental consulting services. Knowledge and experience with environmental impact assessments, environmental effects monitoring, ecological monitoring, habitat restoration and Provincial and Federal permitting processes is required. The work will involve a strong commitment to business development and client relations and expanding technical excellence, as well as the opportunity to mentor a talented group of Terrestrial Scientists and Ecologists.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Terrestrial Biology. A post-graduate degree would be an asset, but is not mandatory
• Registered or eligible to register as a R.P.Bio
• 20+ years experience in environmental work in at least 2 of the following sectors: mining, oil sands, oil and gas, hydroelectric, transportation, land development, municipal infrastructure
• Sound working knowledge of Provincial and Federal Environmental Legislation
• Proven project management skills and the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (other languages e.g. Spanish are an asset)
• Demonstrated report writing skills
• Good contract administration and project management skills
• Track record as an effective team player
• Available to travel within Canada and Internationally as well as to remote areas
• Able to work flexible hours as project requirements dictate

To Apply: 

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and covering letter quoting the job reference 669-M10. To learn more about our company, please visit our website.

We thank all candidates for applying; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.