Managing Technical Consultant, Senior Wildlife Biologist

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