Biologist, Project Delivery
Provide expert ecological and environmental guidance to support the planning, design, and monitoring of construction and development initiatives. Ensure all activities comply with federal, provincial, and regional environmental legislation while protecting natural resources.
- Hybrid
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Apply by Sep 19, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
The position is classified as a RÉ-05 (from $77,281 to $102,535 per annum - under review). A list of qualified people may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions. JOB OVERVIEW In this role, you will provide expert ecological and environmental guidance to support the planning, design, implementation and monitoring of National Capital Commission (NCC) construction and future development initiatives, ensuring activities and decisions comply with federal, provincial and regional environmental legislation, policies, regulatory requirements and contract documents. You will contribute to the protection and stewardship of natural resources by assessing environmental effects, recommending mitigation strategies, and supporting permitting, compliance and conservation initiatives, while delivering scientific analysis and technical advice. Working collaboratively with internal teams, consultants, contractors and regulators, you will help ensure initiatives are carried out in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in biology, ecology, environmental studies, environmental science or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience. EXPERIENCE Five (05) to eight (08) years of experience working as a biologist in natural resource management, ecological or biological consulting, environmental impact assessment, applied research, and field work. KNOWLEDGE • Of conducting ecological studies and field work • Of pre-, syn- and post-construction-phase inspection and monitoring protocols • Of federal and provincial environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks • Of ecological and biological geospatial data analysis tools • Of the NCC and its mandate, mission, policies and role in project oversight in the National Capital Region ABILITIES • To manage, update, interpret, manipulate and analyze natural resources and environmental data, ecological information, and produce accurate maps, figures and spatial products • To assess on-site environmental issues and environmental effects, analyze field findings, interpret monitoring results, evaluate the feasibility of permit or approval conditions, and determine appropriate implementation strategies. • To investigate, research, analyze and interpret technical and regulatory information to recommend practical and compliant solutions throughout project development and execution. COMPETENCIES • Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being. • Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas. • Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building. • Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance. • Linguistic profile: Bilingual BBB. • Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace. • The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment.
What you’ll do
Provide expert ecological and environmental guidance to support the planning, design, and monitoring of construction and development initiatives. Ensure all activities comply with federal, provincial, and regional environmental legislation while protecting natural resources.
Requirements
Requires a degree in biology, ecology, or environmental science and five to eight years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess or be eligible for Secret security clearance and reside within a commutable distance of the National Capital Region.
Benefits
• Hybrid work environment • Flexible work environment
Listed skills
- Regulatory CompliancePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Ecological studies
- Field work
- Environmental impact assessment
- Natural resource management
- Geospatial data analysis
- Regulatory compliance
- Environmental legislation
- Permitting
- Monitoring protocols
- Technical analysis
- Project oversight
- Data interpretation
- Spatial products
- Mitigation strategies
- Scientific analysis
- Action Oriented
- Secret Clearance
- Regulatory Frameworks
- Data Analysis Tools
- Planning
- Research
- Applied Research
- Multilingualism
- Biology
- Construction
- Natural Resource Management
- Consulting
- Ecological Studies
- Ecology
- Environmental Laws
- Environmental Impact Assessments
- Environmental Issue
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
- Field Research
- Project Management
- Proactivity
- Relationship Building
- Scientific Methods
Job areas
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Science & Research
- Government & Public Sector
- Construction
- Consulting
- Biologist/Project Manager
- Archeologist
- Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals
- Anthropologists and Archeologists
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 19, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
