Job Description

Bird Invenotry Biologist - ( 230001ET )

Description

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 are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that\'s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

The Ecosystems Team has an opportunity for Bird Inventory Biologist in one of our Ontario offices, with field deployment indicated as a major component of the position. The successful candidate will join our team of aquatic and terrestrial biologists who value teamwork and enjoy the company of their colleagues. This position requires field experience conducting breeding bird surveys.

Your Key Responsibilities

Primary Tasks, working under the supervision of Project Managers and Senior Biologists:

Undertake field work using Stantec\'s Standard Operating Procedures and industry standard protocols, including:

• Breeding bird surveys (e.g., point counts, transect surveys)
• Program and deploy wildlife audio recorders for birds and bats
• Analyze audio recording to identify breeding birds
• Document wildlife habitat

Enter, compile, and analyze field data

Travel for work, including field work in remote locations, including some weekend travel

Participate in Stantec\'s Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in the execution of all work

Occasional Tasks may include:

• Support other field programs, such as visual exit surveys for bats, reptile surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, and aquatic surveys (fish, benthic macroinvertebrates, sediment and water quality)

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

The successful candidate will possess the following:

Strong interest in avian ecology

Excellent auditory and visual bird identification skills and familiarity with bird species in Ontario

Experience conducting breeding bird surveys and searching for bird nests

Experience navigating in the field using mobile electronic navigation tools and familiarity with GIS software

Strong field note and record keeping skills

Self-motivated and dependable, with a strong work ethic and interest in fieldwork

Able to work independently and in a team environment, and to adapt to a changing work schedule

Comfortable working early mornings and in physically demanding field conditions (long field days, variable weather, biting insects)

Independent problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Valid driver\'s licence

The following would be considered assets:

Familiarity with bird species in Quebec and Newfoundland

Familiarity with Wildlife Acoustics Kaleidoscope software

Understanding of habitat classification systems such as the Ecological Land Classification for southern Ontario

Education and Experience

A Bachelor\'s degree in Biology or technical diploma in a related field is required as a minimum

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an avian biologist in Ontario

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, complete exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

This is a contract position that is expected to run from May 1 to October 6, 2023 with a possibility of extension. Compensation to be determined based on experience.

This posting closes on April 5, 2023.

Primary Location : Canada-Ontario-Waterloo

Other Locations : Canada-Ontario-London, Canada-Ontario-Stoney Creek, Canada-Ontario-Markham, Canada-Ontario-Ottawa

Organization : BC-1609 EnvSvcs-CA Ontario West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 20 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 27, 2023, 7:21:27 AM

Req ID: 230001ET

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