Posted Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Based in Western Canada for over 110 years, McElhanney offers innovative and practical engineering, surveying, mapping, planning, landscape architecture, and environmental services. As a 100% employee‑owned and operated firm with over 1,400 staff members in 31 locations, we are proud to provide qualified staff with share‑holding options in our company.

The Opportunity
McElhanney is seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Biologist to join our Langley, BC office. The successful candidate will be a member of our environmental team with the ability to draw on support from over 45 environmental professionals across the company. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in our three market sectors: cities and communities, energy and resources, and transportation and transit.

In this role, you will influence the execution of projects and coordinate project‑related tasks such as field descriptions of ecosystems and their components, habitat suitability and capability assessments, fish and riparian area assessments, synthesis of data into reports, and masterful interpretation and application of environmental statutes including the Water Sustainability Act, Fisheries Act, Species at Risk Act and Riparian Areas Protection Regulation.

What You’ll Do

All stages of environmental studies including proposal preparation, data collection, interpretation, and reporting.

Provide environmental advice and solutions to guide design and assist with planning.

Coordinate regulatory permitting for approvals, project reviews, authorizations, and wildlife salvages.

Design and implement terrestrial and aquatic habitat mitigation and compensation measures.

Mentor junior staff members of the environmental team.

Coordinate subcontracting specialties as required.





Coordinate or oversee Environmental Management and monitoring during project construction phases.

Assist with business development and delivery of work that results in repeat business.

Understand, commit to and promote the McElhanney Quality Management System, ISO 9001, and all client quality, safety, and environmental management systems.

What You’ll Bring (Must Have)

A passion to offer sustainable environmental solutions to your local community.

5–10+ years of experience with proposal preparation, aquatic or terrestrial habitat assessments, permitting, and reporting.

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecological Restoration, or a related field.

RPBio or RBTech in good standing.

Proven report writing experience and strong communication abilities.

Experience liaising with clients, First Nations, and government agencies.

Possession of a valid BC driver’s license is required at the time of hire.

What You’ll Bring (Nice to Have)

Local knowledge of the Lower Mainland and municipal land development criteria.

Specialization in fisheries/aquatic sciences.

Electrofishing certification and/or CPESC.

Proficiency with GIS, ArcMap, mobile data collection, and/or data management.

What We Offer
The wage range for this position is $41.00 – $61.00 per hour. McElhanney offers fair compensation that is commensurate with the individual’s education, experience, skills, and skilled qualifications.



The posted base wage is representative of the required level of qualifications and experience for the position as noted in the job posting. The wage offered will be based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At McElhanney, our unwavering commitment lies in cultivating a culture that aligns with our core values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate the collective achievements of a team rich in expertise, experiences, and perspectives, and welcome applications from individuals of diverse ethnicities, religions, backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, aboriginal statuses, various age groups, and those with disabilities. Requests for accommodations can be made at any stage of the selection process. If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined. We’re interested in getting to know you and exploring the unique contributions you can bring to McElhanney!

Fraud Warning
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📌 Environmental Biologist (British Columbia)
🏢 McElhanney
📍 British Columbia