Title: Junior Biologist/Technologist

Date Posted: January 01, 2024

Position: Biologist/Technologist 

Annual Salary: $45,000-$55,000

Benefits: Extended Health & Dental

Role Overview

Weaver Technical Corp. is seeking a motivated Junior-Intermediate Biologist/Technologist to join our growing Courtenay, BC office. We are looking for a candidate that is interested in bridging the gap between environmental assessment and project design and construction over a wide spectrum of development and industrial sectors.  Key areas of practice should relate to terrestrial, aquatic and/or marine habitats. Daily activities might include collecting field data in support of environmental assessments, developing protection plans, mapping, and implementing monitoring works.

Responsibilities

• Conducting habitat assessments (fisheries/wildlife/vegetation)

• Data entry and analysis

• Composition of environmental assessment reports

• GIS mapping and technical drawings

• Development of mitigation and offsetting plans

• Work with in-house project design and management team to develop low impact projects

• Submission and coordination of permits, licences, and approvals with agencies and other governmental offices

• Construction monitoring

Skills and Education

• Completion of a degree or diploma in the field of Biology or Environmental Sciences

• Completion of 1st year level university English or equivalent technical writing course

• Future eligibility for professional designation (R.P.Bio., R.B.Tech., etc.)

• Knowledge and ability to conduct aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitat assessments, water/air/soil quality sampling, and/or habitat compensation monitoring

• Training in data collection/management/analysis

• Experience in report composition and possess strong communication abilities

• Experiences in GIS, ArcMap, or other mapping platforms is considered an asset

• Ability to work in remote areas and/or in industrial work sites

• Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team of professionals

• First Aid, Electrofishing, and/or CPESC certification would be considered an asset

• Possession of a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence and personal vehicle

• Possession of a SVOP or PCOC.

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Apply via email to info@weavertechnical.com