Biologist or Technician, Natural Environment at BBA Consultants — NeverHard
Biologist or Technician, Natural Environment at BBA Consultants in Shawinigan, Mauricie. Skills: Data Collection, Environmental Impact Assessment, Fieldwork, GIS, Occupational Health and Safety. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
BBA Consultants
Location
Shawinigan, Mauricie
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Data Collection
Environmental Impact Assessment
Fieldwork
GIS
Occupational Health and Safety
Technical Reporting
ecological inventories
Type of position:
Regular
Your future role on our team
The Environment team is seeking a biologist or environmental technician to carry out field assignments to characterize and inventory natural environments as part of a wide range of projects, including energy, mining, infrastructure and linear projects. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team and collaborate closely with project leaders and managers during fieldwork planning and execution.
With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...
Carry out biological and ecosystem inventories in terrestrial natural environments
Characterize natural environments such as forests, wetlands and wildlife habitats
Help with environmental studies, including impact assessments, biophysical characterizations and environmental monitoring
Collect, compile and validate field data
Perform extended field campaigns lasting several consecutive days in remote regions
Help write technical reports and field notes
Work with multidisciplinary teams in biology, environment, engineering and GIS
Apply standard occupational health and safety protocols
Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?
Results-driven
Thirst to learn and excel
Willingness to work together while having fun
Efficient, both at the office and the work site
Desire to be in the thick of the action
Rigorous and ethical
Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements
Technical diploma or university degree in biology, bioecology, environmental studies, natural environments or a related field
Three to five years of relevant experience in inventorying or characterizing natural environments
Experience in fieldwork, including planning, execution and meeting deadlines
Strong technical report writing skills
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Availability to perform field campaigns over several consecutive days
Valid driver’s licence
Physical ability to work in natural environments, including extended walking and varying weather conditions
Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
Intermediate English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients located in English-speaking Canadian provinces and abroad; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
Asset: knowledge of GIS tools such as ArcGIS or equivalent
Asset: experience in floristics, wetlands, terrestrial wildlife or sensitive habitats
Asset: certifications or training in environmental or remote-area safety
Asset: experience working on northern or remote-access projects
An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards
Annual premium program for all regular employees
Time bank
Cellphone fee reimbursements
Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
Retirement savings plan
Annual vacation and sick leave
Premium for employee referrals
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including the region, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
At BBA, You Get Many Benefits
Access to many experts and coaching
A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
A growing business with many opportunities
On site and at the office: Health, safety and the environment are in our DNA
About BBA
For over 45 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of engineering to serve our clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. At BBA, we develop innovative, flexible and sustainable solutions, from strategy to execution. BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, focused on practice (PCB), with a network of 18 offices. Our teams work closely to deliver projects that shape tomorrow’s industry at the local, national and international levels.
Our goal is to ensure a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do everything we can to build a workplace where all of our employees want to excel and where they feel respected, heard and valued. Every day.
Our people’s passion and excellence make BBA one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies , and we have been recognized as a 2024 Best Employer by Mercer .
We have unique talents, and we’re committed to providing a workplace where you can be yourself . Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Learn more about us by visiting our LinkedIn page and join the networks of our talent attraction specialists to speak with them directly.