Intermediate Biologist- Cranbrook, BC
DWB Consulting Services Ltd.
#202, 13 – 14 Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia.Description
DWB Consulting Services Ltd. is seeking applications for a full-time Intermediate Biologist to join our team of professionals based out of our Cranbrook office. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities and extensive experience in managing field-based projects. This position involves a combination of office and fieldwork, with travel expected for field assignments.
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $32–$50 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Duties
The immediate responsibilities of an Intermediate Biologist will include:
- Preparing environmental assessments and management plans in accordance with provincial, territorial and federal regulatory requirements.
- Preparing technical reports, proposals, monitoring summaries, and study designs.
- Fostering positive relationships with clients, regulators, Indigenous communities, and key stakeholders to ensure compliance and project success.
- Performing field activities such as fish and wildlife salvages, water sampling, pre-disturbance surveys, and vegetation surveys.
- Providing environmental monitoring support on a range of projects (small to large) on active industrial sites.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, permits, and environmental plans, including spill response and re-vegetation.
- Ensuring compliance with all general and site-specific safety requirements, including training requirements, safety procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Assisting in permitting processes, data collection, field logistics, and quality assurance activities.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations into project design and delivery.
- Supervising, training, and mentoring junior biologists to support their technical and professional development.
- Supporting project planning through scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
Qualifications
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- BSc. or M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Biology, or a related discipline.
- Professional designation such as RPBio or PAg is required.
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in environmental consulting or the natural resource sector.
- Familiarity with both provincial and federal environmental regulatory processes and permitting requirements.
- Skilled in working with regulatory agencies and stakeholders for environmental compliance.
- Strong safety background, including a solid understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations.
- Strong background in environmental monitoring, erosion and sediment control, and site reclamation.
- Experience with environmental impact assessments (EIAs), environmental management plans (EMPs) and site-specific management plans. Species-specific management planning experience is considered an asset.
- Skilled in both fisheries and wildlife survey techniques: I.e., electrofishing, habitat assessments, avian surveys.
- Excellent communication, relationship building, report writing and technical documentation skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, GIS, and data analysis software.
- Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Experience operating 4x4 vehicles off-highway (i.e., logging roads and exploration trails).
- Capable of managing fieldwork in remote and challenging environments.
Extras
- Relocation assistance.
- Professional membership fees will be paid by the company (If applicable).
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Staff team-building events and company-sponsored trips.
Benefits
Extended health plan, vision care, dental care, health spending account, retirement savings plan with employer contribution, vacation pay and more.
Job location
About The Company
DWB Consulting Services Ltd.
1579, 9th AvenuePrince George BC V2L 3R8 CA
DWB Consulting Services Ltd (DWB) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary consulting firm that specializes in offering a full suite of value-added environmental, engineering, and forestry services to our clients in Western Canada. Since 1990, DWB has grown from a small family run business to a multifaceted company with over 200 staff in offices throughout British Columbia. Our core offices are located in Prince George, Fort St. John, Williams Lake, Chetwynd, Penticton, and Cranbrook, with field offices throughout the province. DWB remains a 100% employee-owned and operated company.
DWB has established a strong reputation for our ability to develop cost-effective solutions to complex environmental, engineering, and forestry challenges. Our internal structure focuses on a team environment, with a diverse staff that includes Professional Engineers (PEng), Professional Biologists (RPBio and PBiol), Professional Agrologists (PAg), Forest Professionals (RPF, RFT), and Professionals in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC).
We also have a full complementary staff of technologists, technicians, and specialists in a variety of disciplines (AScT, RBTech). As such, any project which we accept is considered within the context of our multidisciplinary team. This approach ensures that solutions are practical, environmentally sound, operationally feasible, and economical.
Job Details
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Location#202, 13 – 14 Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia.
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TypeFull-Time
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Wage$32 - $50 per Hour
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Hours40 Hours Per Week
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Experience3 Years
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Start DateApril 1, 2026
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Closing DateFebruary 6, 2026
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Posted29 days ago