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Junior Environmental Consultant
Vancouver / Langley, BCAdvancing People, Environment, and Business. Does that statement resonate with you? Do you enjoy working with an engaged team toward a common goal? Do you regularly question the norm and come up with creative solutions to problems? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, we might have the perfect role for you!
PGL Environmental Consultants (PGL) is seeking a temporary Junior Environmental Consultant specializing in Environmental Monitoring. The employee can be based out of either of our two Lower Mainland BC locations: Vancouver or Langley. PGL employees work a 37.5-hour work week and have the flexibility to work part-time from home or out of either office.
This role will be part of our Environmental Planning Group, which is an established, experienced group of mostly long-tenured professionals servicing our diverse clients in a variety of sectors (e.g., urban and resource development, Indigenous groups, government, etc.). The role will be involved with the planning and execution of projects at an entry/junior level. Projects will vary and include compliance/environmental monitoring, field surveys, fish/amphibian salvage, data collection, environmental permitting, and reporting. Under the supervision of senior professionals and technical experts, this role will work within a project team that may include our clients, regulators, and stakeholders to plan and coordinate the completion of environmental projects to meet our clients’ needs.
Responsibilities:
You are our ideal candidate if you:
Job Requirements:
Visit our website at www.pggroup.com/join_team.htm to apply online. Applications will be accepted until April 20th, 2026, with email notifications sent to successful candidates throughout the application process.
About PGL Environmental Consultants
At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every member of our team and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to provide equal growth opportunities for all employees and celebrate differences in race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.
We are a full-service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley (BC), Whitby (ON), and Calgary (AB). Since 1991, PGL has provided environmental services such as contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments. PGL is an employee-owned company with 110+ employees, including biologists, environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic and customer-oriented support team.
PGL Environmental Consultants (PGL) is seeking a temporary Junior Environmental Consultant specializing in Environmental Monitoring. The employee can be based out of either of our two Lower Mainland BC locations: Vancouver or Langley. PGL employees work a 37.5-hour work week and have the flexibility to work part-time from home or out of either office.
This role will be part of our Environmental Planning Group, which is an established, experienced group of mostly long-tenured professionals servicing our diverse clients in a variety of sectors (e.g., urban and resource development, Indigenous groups, government, etc.). The role will be involved with the planning and execution of projects at an entry/junior level. Projects will vary and include compliance/environmental monitoring, field surveys, fish/amphibian salvage, data collection, environmental permitting, and reporting. Under the supervision of senior professionals and technical experts, this role will work within a project team that may include our clients, regulators, and stakeholders to plan and coordinate the completion of environmental projects to meet our clients’ needs.
Responsibilities:
- Working with project teams and our clients to deliver work according to budgets and timelines to meet project objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Environmental monitoring, including water quality sampling, construction supervision, and liaising with site personnel, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Participating in field investigations and data collection, as required, including fish, wildlife, and vegetation assessments and/or salvage.
- Involvement in a variety of phases of project work including fieldwork, environmental permitting, data compilation, data analysis, and reporting.
- Contributing to the continual improvement of our internal policies and practices.
- Progressive growth as a consultant and professional, such as advancement of business development, writing, and project management skills.
- Contributing to the growth of our PGL community.
You are our ideal candidate if you:
- Have a natural curiosity for the environment;
- Are willing to invest in yourself and grow your knowledge and skills;
- Are a resourceful problem solver and organized individual;
- Can identify root causes and interlinkages in complex systems—using your own expertise to address what you can and connecting with the right resources to address what you cannot.
Job Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- 1 to 3 years of industry or consulting experience with training in erosion and sediment control (BC CESCL) and/or environmental monitoring is an asset
- Eligible or in the process of becoming eligible for professional registration (i.e., B.I.T., R.P.Bio., R.B.Tech., or equivalent).
- Basic consulting skills: time management, teamwork, client service, communicating technical information in an understandable way (verbal and written), multi-tasking, and people skills.
- Working knowledge of and ability to interpret municipal (Metro Vancouver), provincial (BC), and federal (Canada) environmental regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Enjoys the outdoors and able to handle everything that mother nature throws at you.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of local flora and fauna is an asset.
- Results driven but lighthearted and fun.
- Electrofishing certification (crew or leader) (preferred).
- Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office suite products.
- Valid driver’s license. Personal vehicle considered an asset.
- 100% Employee-owned organization;
- Employee and Owner Profit Share Program;
- Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours;
- Annual Company Retreat;
- Allowances: Cell phone, Wellness, and Costco memberships;
- Annual training and development budget;
- Salary range $55,000 – $81,000;
- 3 weeks’ vacation and paid sick time;
- Parental leave top-up program; and
- Competitive benefits: Extended Health, Dental, STD, LTD, and Life insurance.
Visit our website at www.pggroup.com/join_team.htm to apply online. Applications will be accepted until April 20th, 2026, with email notifications sent to successful candidates throughout the application process.
About PGL Environmental Consultants
At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for every member of our team and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognize that our strength lies in embracing a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds. We aim to provide equal growth opportunities for all employees and celebrate differences in race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.
We are a full-service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley (BC), Whitby (ON), and Calgary (AB). Since 1991, PGL has provided environmental services such as contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments. PGL is an employee-owned company with 110+ employees, including biologists, environmental scientists and engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic and customer-oriented support team.