Senior Biologist & Project Planner

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Senior Biologist/Planner for our team in Ontario to compliment the Planning and Ecological Services Group in Ontario. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field as required but will primarily be an Office position with flexible office work arrangements.

• Contributing member of the leadership team for Ontario’s Planning and Ecological Services.

• Provide mentorship to intermediate and junior staff members.
• Strong technical writing skills; provide high quality review of technical documents (natural science reports, planning applications, EA documents); report writing, impact assessment, EAs, land development, ecological reporting.
• Manage project workloads, scheduling and coordination
• Client Liaison
• Assists with proposal development, work programs, managing project budgets and invoicing.
• Lead/assist with Project Management/coordination of EA processes
• Lead/assist with Project Management/coordination of planning and environmental permits and approvals

Skills & Qualifications:

• 10 + years of experience
• Post-secondary education in any of: planning, environmental science/studies, biology/ecology/Forestry, geography, or related field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience in the collection, analysis, and reporting of field data following established protocols.
• Experience on MTO projects and RAQS Certification (Nature Science, EA Planning Etc.) considered an asset or experience to obtain RAQS certification.
• Solid understanding of Environmental Assessments including Municipal Class EA, Transit Project Assessment Process, Impact Assessment Act, MTO Class EA Process
• Experience with obtaining permits and approvals under the Planning Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Fisheries Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
• Current or past certification as an ISA Certified Arborist or Registered Professional Forester is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of local, provincial and federal environmental policies, legislation and applicable law
• French language considered an asset
• Private sector/consulting experience considered an asset

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions-and to help them see new possibilities.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

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