Biologist

Overview

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 1,100 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 Canada’s 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 firm's 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 owner’s mindset, you will help build agile, forward-thinking teams that contribute to Dillon’s long-term growth.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our ownership model links the firm’s 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: Halifax, NS, St. John's, NL.

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

Responsibilities

Technical Development

• Manage and coordinate programs, projects and technical studies for the natural environment component of a variety of projects
• Lead permitting and approvals acquisition activities at the local, provincial and federal level related to natural heritage (e.g., Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Conservation Authorities Act, Fisheries Act, Canadian Environmental Assessment Act)
• Scope, plan, develop, and implement field programs
• Provide oversight to project team members including natural scientists, technologists and technical support staff
• Coordination of multi-disciplinary projects
• Support stakeholder and regulator engagement
• Business travel upon request

Business Development

• Prepare and support the preparation of project proposals and contribute to client relationships and business development activities
• Liaise with public and private sector clients, government review and approval agencies, sub-consultants and community representatives
• Undertake travel, as required

Learning & Development

• A commitment to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
• Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring
• Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in biology, ecology or a related environmental sciences field.
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in environmental consulting, industrial, regulatory, or academic settings, or related fields, with a specific emphasis on environmental assessment and permitting for development proposals.
• Valid driver’s 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.

Experience

• 5+ years of related Environmental Sciences professional experience
• Proven expertise and knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental legislation, including associated regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Experience leading and/or managing land development and/or EA projects, including multi-disciplinary work
• Experience in preparation of Environmental Impact Studies and supporting applications under the Planning Act as well as Environmental Reports for EA
• Experience in the preparation of other regulatory applications and submissions resulting in the successful acquisition of permits and approvals
• Demonstrated success in project management, client relationship, and business development skills
• Experience interacting directly with a variety of clients and team members to execute project delivery
• Experience engaging and/or working with stakeholders and communities, including Indigenous communities
• Proficiency in project proposal preparation and presentations
• Strong oral and written communication, critical thinking, organizational and interpersonal skills

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 today’s problems and tomorrow’s 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 Dillon's 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.

Join us in building a better world, powered by technology and collective ownership.

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