Terrestrial Ecologist ($90K–$120K/yr + Relocation Assistance to Prince George, BC)

Job summary

Lead and support terrestrial ecology projects from proposal development and planning through field execution, technical review, and final reporting, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Share leadership of the Terrestrial Ecology team by supervising and mentoring staff, coordinating with clients and partners, and contributing to business development and regulatory compliance.

Job details

Help lead an established, high-performing Terrestrial Ecology team and deliver terrestrial ecology, reclamation, and environmental consulting projects across northern British Columbia in partnership with industry and Tsay Keh Dene Nation Earn a competitive annual salary of $90,000–$120,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth Apply your expertise in terrestrial ecology, project management, data analysis, and technical reporting within a multidisciplinary, Indigenous-owned environmental consulting team About Chu Cho Environmental (CCE) Founded in 2013, Chu Cho Environmental is a 100% Tsay Keh Dene Nation owned company, established under the Nation’s Economic Development Corporation. As an Indigenous owned business, Chu Cho Environmental reflects the values of the Nation, and delivers high quality environmental services that are rooted in respect for the community and territory. As a for profit social enterprise, Chu Cho Environmental creates employment, builds local capacity, and supports economic growth for Tsay Keh Dene Nation. It is our mission to build a resilient, skilled and multidisciplinary team that delivers professional, high quality environmental services across northern British Columbia. Chu Cho Environmental offers a wide range of professional environmental services, including baseline studies, regulatory support, environmental research, and ongoing monitoring for resource development projects. Our multidisciplinary team brings expertise in wildlife, fisheries, botany, aquatics, atmospheric science, reclamation, and GIS services. For more information, please visit our website: chuchoenvironmental.com You can learn about some of our projects here: Evaluating Terrestrial Lichen Transplant Success Chase Caribou Road Restoration Program Mount Milligan Mine Progressive Reclamation About the Opportunity Chu Cho Environmental is looking for a full-time Terrestrial Ecologist based in Prince George, BC, with flexibility to work from home when not required in the office or field, depending on project needs. Reporting to the General Manager, you will help lead our established, high-performing Terrestrial Ecology team alongside another experienced team lead, and play a key role in delivering terrestrial ecology projects across northern British Columbia, combining technical expertise with team and project leadership to support high-quality environmental consulting outcomes. In this position, you will be primarily responsible for managing and supporting terrestrial ecology projects from proposal development through field execution and final reporting, while sharing leadership of the team, supervising and mentoring staff, and supporting client relationships and ongoing project growth. More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading and supporting terrestrial ecology projects across soils, vegetation, reclamation, and ecosystem mapping from planning through to reporting Supporting and occasionally participating in remote field programs while maintaining a primarily office-based workflow Managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure effective and efficient execution Contributing to technical review processes and supporting the development of high-quality reports and assessments Mentoring and supporting junior and intermediate staff while contributing to a collaborative team environment Coordinating with internal teams, external partners, regulators, and Tsay Keh Dene Nation collaborators Building and maintaining client relationships while contributing to proposal development and business development activities Ensuring work aligns with environmental legislation, professional standards, and internal QA/QC processes Helping lead the Terrestrial Ecology team alongside another experienced team lead, including supervising assigned staff, balancing workloads, setting goals, and conducting performance reviews To read the full position description, please click here. About You To qualify, you will need a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a directly related discipline, and ideally 6+ years of progressive experience in terrestrial ecology or environmental consulting, particularly in soils, reclamation, vegetation, and ecosystem mapping. You will demonstrate experience leading and directly supervising staff, conducting remote fieldwork in challenging environments, and applying environmental legislation, permitting processes, and regulatory frameworks. We recognize that strong terrestrial ecologists often follow varied career pathways. Experience gained through consulting environments, graduate research such as an MSc, government roles, or hands-on field-based positions will all be considered, provided your background demonstrates strong technical capability and applied project experience. The following are required: Registration as a Professional Biologist (RPBio) or Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) in good standing, or immediate eligibility for registration A valid BC Class 5 driver's licence Ability and willingness to travel regularly to remote field sites, including multi-day trips during peak field seasons Comfort working outdoors in all seasons and variable weather conditions Strong technical understanding of terrestrial systems, particularly in soils, reclamation, vegetation, and ecosystem mapping Experience contributing to or leading multidisciplinary environmental projects Strong technical writing skills, including report preparation and review Experience applying environmental legislation, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, and technical reporting workflows Ability to mentor or support intermediate and junior staff Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued: Experience in environmental consulting with project management responsibilities Familiarity with northern BC ecosystems, including vegetation and soil systems Experience working with First Nations governments or Indigenous-owned organizations As our ideal candidate, you are a technically strong and adaptable environmental professional who brings a balance of field experience and analytical thinking. You are collaborative, organized, and confident working with multidisciplinary teams, while also demonstrating sound judgement and professionalism when engaging with clients, regulators, and Indigenous communities. This is an opportunity for a terrestrial ecologist who is ready to take the next step in their career by stepping into a leadership role with an established, high-performing team, contributing to meaningful environmental work across northern British Columbia while continuing to grow within a supportive, Indigenous-owned organization. About the Benefits Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive annual salary of $90,000–$120,000, and a host of excellent benefits including: Comprehensive health and benefits package Relocation support may be available for the right candidate Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications Access to a company vehicle for project-related travel Flexible working model built on “freedom with responsibility,” offering autonomy with accountability Opportunity to contribute to impactful terrestrial ecology and reclamation projects across northern British Columbia Meaningful work with an Indigenous-owned business that advances environmental stewardship and supports Tsay Keh Dene Nation Join us in advancing environmental stewardship and community growth. Apply today!

What you’ll do

Lead and support terrestrial ecology projects from proposal development and planning through field execution, technical review, and final reporting, managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Share leadership of the Terrestrial Ecology team by supervising and mentoring staff, coordinating with clients and partners, and contributing to business development and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline, professional biologist or agrologist registration (or immediate eligibility), a valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence, and the ability to travel to remote field sites. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of relevant experience, strong technical expertise in terrestrial ecology, project leadership and staff supervision experience, and skills in data analysis, technical reporting, and applying environmental regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health And Benefits Package
• Relocation Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training And Certifications
• Company Vehicle For Project-Related Travel
• Flexible Working Model
• Career Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• Project management · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Terrestrial Ecology
• Project Management
• Soils
• Reclamation
• Vegetation
• Ecosystem Mapping
• Remote Fieldwork
• Staff Supervision And Mentoring
• Technical Writing And Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Statistical Methods
• Environmental Legislation And Permitting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance And Quality Control
• Client Relationship Management
• Proposal Development

Job areas

• Environmental & Sustainability
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

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