At a Glance
- Tasks: Support environmental projects in energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors with fieldwork and office tasks.
- Company: Join a vibrant team at BBA, committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health insurance, retirement plans, and a fun social club.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with custom training and exciting projects until 2030.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the environment while learning from experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in biology or environmental science; field survey experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Role Overview
As a junior biologist or junior environmental professional, you'll help with environmental project delivery in sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, commercial and private development.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team and under the supervision of experienced professionals, you'll support biophysical characterization, environmental impact studies and environmental permit applications.
Responsibilities
- (Approx. 50% fieldwork and 50% office work)
- Support project managers in preparing and executing mandates
- Participate in environmental impact assessments and related studies
- Assist with field surveys (flora, fauna, aquatic environments, soil and ecosystems)
- Contribute to environmental permit and authorization applications
- Help develop methodologies and sampling plans
- Compile, enter and validate environmental data
- Help draft technical reports (inventories, baseline studies, environmental assessments)
- Collaborate with team members to meet project deadlines
- Qualities & Values
- Thirst to learn and excel
- Willingness to work together while having fun
- Desire to be in the thick of the action
- Rigorous and ethical
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science or related field
- From 1 to 3 years of relevant experience
- Interest or initial experience in field surveys (fauna, flora, aquatic environments, soils, etc.)
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Asset: knowledge of Arc GIS
- Asset: master's degree in a relevant field
- Asset: bilingual (English and French), spoken and written
- Total Rewards
- Annual premium program for 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
At BBA, you get many benefits
- A vibrant social club with something for everyone
- Access to many experts and coaching
- A collaborative team that shares its ideas and knowledge
• Participation in our firm's major projects up to 2030
- Going carbon neutral
- Achieving 30% women on our teams
• And much more!
- Custom training and development plans
BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.
Job postings are written in gender-neutral language.
Junior Biologist / Junior Environmental Professional in Edmonton employer: BBA Consultants
BBA is an exceptional employer located in Winnipeg, MB, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of hydropower engineering. With a strong commitment to employee growth, mentorship, and a culture that values expertise, BBA provides numerous benefits including a comprehensive insurance plan from day one, retirement savings options, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to be part of a recognized leader in consulting engineering, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on sustainable energy solutions.
