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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. At HDR, our employeeownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forwardthinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering nextgeneration facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employeeowners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities. HDR is seeking a Biologist 2 to support environmental permitting, perform compliance monitoring, and conduct wildlife, vegetation and/or aquatics surveys on projects throughout western Canada. This unique opportunity combines permitting, monitoring, field surveys, and reporting in support of projects in our transportation, water, and natural resources market sectors. Successful candidates will work on multidisciplinary projects including rail, pipeline, linear developments, and mining projects to address current and future challenges. This position will provide the successful candidate with unique experiences in multifaceted provincial and federal permitting and analysis in close coordination with project team members and subject matter experts that will foster learning and skill development across multiple disciplines and project types. Primary responsibilities in this role include planning for and carrying out field work, conducting focused surveys and habitat assessments, coordinating with regulatory agencies, preparing technical reports for clients and regulators and performing other projectrelated duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications Environmental monitoring experience Ability to work independently and as part of a team Multidisciplinary experience is considered an asset (e.g., experience working in a variety of biological disciplines including wildlife, vegetation, and soils) Knowledge of federal and provincial environmental permitting and related environmental processes is strongly preferred Experience with biological impacts analyses (provincial and federal permitting) General knowledge of construction monitoring, including during frozen conditions Experience interpreting and evaluating project specific Environmental Protection Plans considered an asset Quantitative and analytical skills will be helpful Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field A minimum of 5 years experience managing biological/environmental projects Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Strong oral and written communication skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employeeowned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the upmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team. HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Primary Location Schedule Full-time Employee Status Regular BusinessClass : Environmental Sci and Planning Job Posting Mar 23, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. 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