Biologist

About Dillon

Dillon Consulting Limited is a proudly Canadian 100% employee-owned professional consulting firm specializing in planning engineering environmental science and management. We partner with clients to deliver thoughtful collaborative and innovative solutions to complex multi-faceted projects that shape infrastructure protect the environment and support thriving communities across Canada.

With more than 1100 professionals across 25 offices nationwide Dillon brings deep technical expertise and a strong culture of collaboration to every project. For over 75 years we have remained committed to delivering high-quality sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve. Our dedication to excellence has earned us recognition as one of Canadas Best Managed Companies for 19 consecutive years with the distinction of being a Platinum Club member.

Why Choose Us: Where You Can Lead Innovate and Grow as an Employee-Owner

At Dillon being an employee-owner means helping shape the firms future while making a meaningful impact. You will lead complex projects strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies including digital and AI-enabled solutions. With an owners mindset you will help build agile forward-thinking teams that contribute to Dillons long-term growth.

In addition to a competitive base salary our ownership model links the firms performance to your personal financial growth through annual profit sharing and equity participation.

Your Opportunity: Own the Future of Consulting

Join our multidisciplinary team of professionals and work on impactful projects while delivering a fully integrated and exceptional client experience. As an employee-owner you will have the flexibility to shape your career path whether you choose to pursue a technical or management trajectory. As a trusted employee you will have access to firm-wide performance insights and opportunities to influence our strategic direction through internal initiatives.

This is a new position and can be based at any one of our following offices: Fredricton NB.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid work arrangement options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Technical Practice

• Travel to a variety of project sites ranging from undisturbed habitats to previously developed sites to conduct and lead the baseline biophysical evaluations. The assessments could include;
• Terrestrial habitat surveys
• Aquatic habitat surveys (including fish and fish habitat)
• Wetland delineations and functional assessments
• Bird and bird habitat surveys
• Bat and bat habits surveys
• Vegetation surveys
• Document your assessments to present a holistic view of the project sites.
• Support the development of environmental protection measures environmental monitoring programs rehabilitation and off-setting projects including research field work and technical report writing.
• Coordinate with other project team members toward the successful execution of projects with a positive problem-solving attitude.

Learning & Development

• Continued development of technical skills across a variety of fields of biology.
• Continued development of leadership skills and business acumen.
• Contribution to the career development of less tenured staff including technical direction and training recommendations.
• Contribution to Dillons corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

• An undergraduate degree in biology ecology or a related environmental sciences field.
• A minimum of 1 year of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting industrial regulatory or academic setting or related field with the specific emphasis on environmental assessment and permitting for development proposals.
• Valid drivers license (Class 5).
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication critical thinking organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English. Working knowledge of French would be considered an asset.

• Understanding and experience conducting terrestrial aquatic wetland wildlife vegetation birds and/or bats surveys. Specific experience in the Atlantic region is an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant provincial and federal environmental legislation regulations policies guidelines and regulatory permitting and approval requirements.
• Experience in executing field programs as part of environmental assessments.
• Commitment to project quality and capability of meeting project deadlines.

Why choose Dillon

As an employee-owner you will receive:

• Employee share purchase plan

  • Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all employees.

• A competitive compensation package

  • Comprehensive health benefits

  • Generous retirement savings plan

  • Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions

  • Wellness allowance

  • Generous paid vacation

• Flexible work hours and hybrid working options

  • Dillon values its staff and takes a trust-based approach offering flexible and hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Learning and Development opportunities

  • As a knowledge-based business we use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how mentoring to share lessons advising to round out perspectives and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities.

• Focus on Innovation

  • In our culture people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward-looking solutions to todays problems and tomorrows opportunities.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program

  • A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees.

• Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership

  • Our employees can take advantage of reduced annual membership fees.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillons core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform and the active ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying you acknowledge and consent to this use.

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