Intermediate Terrestrial & Aquatic Biologist

The Opportunity

Cornice is growing and we're looking for an experienced biologist who can contribute confidently across field programs, technical work, and project delivery.

This position is a dynamic role including field and desktop skillset. Our work changes by project and season, and we're looking for someone who is comfortable delivering on field assessments, construction environmental monitoring, technical reporting, regulatory support, and coordination with project teams, while willing to contribute to a growing team.

You'll work independently when appropriate and alongside Cornice's professionals, clients, contractors, Indigenous communities, and other consulting teams.

What You'll Do

Your work may include:

• Leading and supporting terrestrial and aquatic habitat assessments

• Conducting fisheries, wildlife, vegetation, water quality, and habitat field programs

• Providing construction environmental monitoring and practical mitigation guidance

• Supporting environmental permitting and regulatory compliance

• Interpreting field data and preparing clear, defensible technical documentation

• Supporting habitat restoration and enhancement projects

• Working directly with clients, contractors, regulators, Indigenous communities, and multidisciplinary project teams

• Managing defined scopes or projects, including schedule, budget, and deliverables

What We’re Looking For

We're less interested in titles than in demonstrated capability. We're looking for someone with enough experience to exercise sound technical judgment, take ownership of their work, recognize when a task requires escalation, and contribute effectively within experienced project teams.

• Degree in biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related discipline

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant environmental consulting or project experience, primarily in British Columbia and/or Alberta

• Professional designation or eligibility for registration as an R.P.Bio in British Columbia and/or P.Biol. in Alberta

• Strong field capability across terrestrial and/or aquatic systems

• Experience with environmental monitoring and regulatory requirements in BC

• Strong technical writing and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and manage competing project demands

• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel within BC for field assignments

How We Work

Cornice is a remote-first environmental consulting firm built around experienced people, trusted relationships, and strong project delivery. Our work is highly collaborative. You may work alongside Cornice colleagues, client teams, contractors, other consultants, and technical specialists depending on the project, and we expect people to take ownership of their work while knowing they have experienced technical support behind them.

We value good judgment, curiousity, clear communication, practical thinking, and people who make the teams around them stronger. Review How We Work.

What We Offer

We want good people to have good reasons to stay. Our compensation and benefits approach is designed to remain competitive as Cornice grows, with flexibility to evolve alongside our team.

• $38–$48/hour, commensurate with experience, professional designation, and demonstrated capability.

• Health and wellness benefits

• Financial wellness and savings support

• Opportunities for performance-based recognition and rewards

• Remote-first flexibility with a mix of office and field-based work

• Professional development and opportunities to expand technical and project responsibility

• Work alongside experienced environmental professionals on complex projects across Western Canada

Think this could be a fit?

This opportunity is intended for intermediate level environmental professionals who meet the role’s basic qualifications.

Before sending us a résumé, complete the Self-Check and initial application below. It will ask about your professional designation, relevant experience, location, availability, and approach to the work.

Please answer carefully. The Self-Check is our first application stage, not a formality, and we will review your responses before inviting selected candidates to submit a résumé.

If you do not yet meet the essential qualifications for this position, we encourage you to wait for an opportunity that better aligns with your current professional stage or introduce yourself through our General Application portal.