Career Details

Field Biologist

Locations: Fort St. James, Fort St. John, & Prince George

• Join us in protecting natural, environmental, and cultural resources
• Get rewarded with competitive wages plus full benefits
• Travel to beautiful landscapes and potentially work on projects all over Western Canada

About Ecofor

Ecofor Consulting Ltd. is a natural and cultural resource management company, with offices in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and Nova Scotia. Founded in 1996, Ecofor has steadily grown to meet the demands of our clients who include private contractors, developers, landowners, government agencies, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations.

Our team provides expertise in a broad range of disciplines in the biological, environmental, and social sciences. We specialize in fisheries, wildlife, aquatic and terrestrial resources, environmental management, archaeology and cultural resources, land use planning, ground penetrating radar, and forestry.

For more information about us, including our projects, please visit ecofor.ca.

About the Opportunity

Ecofor is currently seeking Field Biologists to join our team in Fort St James, Fort St John, and Prince George. This position will start on February 28, 2025.

This is a Full Time Hourly position with a wage range of $30.00 – $46.88 per hour, depending on experience.

The successful candidates must reside in or be willing to move to one of the locations mentioned above.

Your key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading and joining field teams in various disciplines (wildlife, birds, fish, aquatic habitat, water quality, vegetation, soils, wetlands, environmental monitoring, sediment, and erosion control).
• Travelling and working in remote locations for extended periods of time.
• Liaising with regulators and clients to provide quality work that engages Indigenous communities and stakeholders.
• Primarily field-based role with both field and office tasks (e.g., data entry, daily and weekly reporting).

• Promoting a strong safety culture and working collaboratively within Ecofor’s corporate culture

Qualifications include:

• To qualify, you will need a minimum of a B.Sc. in Biology or related discipline with at least 3 years of experience in a similar field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in industrial projects (experience as a consultant would be an asset).
• RPBio, PBiol, and/or P.Ag. designations are considered assets.
• Sound knowledge of field techniques and regulatory standards necessary for conducting a variety of field activities (i.e., wildlife assessments, bird surveys, water quality, fisheries inventories/ salvage, environmental monitoring/inspection).
• Knowledge of the provincial and federal environmental assessment regulatory environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management skills and physically fit.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, and work closely with other environmental professionals, environmental discipline leads, and First Nations.
• Electrofishing Certification (approved by WorkSafe BC) and other relevant certificates are assets.

Due to the nature of the role, you must have a valid Driver’s License.

Lastly, you will be joining us with the passion to contribute and believe in the work that we do.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be awarded with:

• Competitive wages and generous annual field equipment allowance
• Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life, dependent, and disability insurance
• An opportunity to travel and work in stunning outdoor sites
• And much more!

Our Values

Ecofor Is a safety-first company. We are committed to creating and maintaining a safe work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Ecofor values diversity and will consider all applicants for employment without attention to race, religion, age, gender identity, nationality, or sexual orientation.

We respectfully recognize and acknowledge the relationships that First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across Canada have with the land all Canadians live on and enjoy.

If our values resonate with you — apply today!

Ecofor: Why We’re Here

It is such an honor to be able to visually narrate Ecofor Consulting’s beautifully inspiring and motivating stories, as well as a unique adventurous experience that was unforgettable! Take a look at this amazing episode where the owner of Ecofor, Kevin Wilson, takes us on outdoor exploration and tells us what he had to do to achieve their goal of success: https://youtu.be/v4k0Dsnws-8

Job ID Numbers:

• 2024-054 – Fort St. James, BC
• 2024-055 – Fort St. John, BC
• 2024-056 – Prince George, BC

Please apply online at ecofor.ca/careers or send your resume and cover letter to careers@ecofor.ca by January 31, 2025.  Please include the Job ID number(s) you are applying for in your cover letter/ resume. We wish to thank everyone for their interest in Ecofor; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.