Intermediate Wildlife Biologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated, personable, and very organized Intermediate Wildlife Biologist in our Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB office, to work in a multi-disciplinary technical team on environmental regulations across a variety of sectors, championing project planning, data collection & analysis, and technical reporting.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of wildlife surveys and assessments, and providing technical support related to wildlife mitigation and monitoring.
• Prepare technical reports and relevant sections of environmental assessments in Alberta (and elsewhere in Canada).
• Work in a collaborative team environment and under deadlines in wilderness and outdoor settings, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Lead and participate in data entry, analysis and management, and report preparation.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of provincial and federal wildlife regulations and guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience conducting wildlife sweeps and wildlife field surveys in Alberta.
• Strong bird identification skills (sight and sound).
• Previous experience supporting renewable projects (e.g., bat and bird migration, Post Construction Monitoring Programs) is an asset.
• Scoping and developing budgets for small and large projects related to wildlife surveys and assessments.
• Able to work in a dynamic environment under deadlines.
• Demonstrated time-management skills and ability to deliver high-quality work products in a schedule-driven environment.
• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.
• Excellent communication, organization and writing skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of physically and mentally challenging field work while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Excellent navigational skills and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in the field.
• Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required.

Education and Experience

Diploma or degree (Degree preferred) in wildlife biology or related field.
Professionally accredited (P.Biol., R.P.Bio).
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including field work.
Please include detailed information on field-based skills and valid health and safety training (first aid level C, auxiliary vehicles, etc.).

Office work may include a typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. The option of working remotely may also be feasible. Field work may include remote work (away from home), typically 12-hour days (including evenings, weekends, and holidays), long drives under a variety of conditions, shifts up to 14 days at a time or longer, and exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.