Job Description

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This is a remote position.

Senior Wildlife Biologist

Our Client is a natural and cultural resource management company, with offices in British Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and Nova Scotia which has steadily grown to meet the demands of their clients who include private contractors, developers, landowners, government agencies, First Nations, and Indigenous organizations.

The team provides expertise in a broad range of disciplines in the biological, environmental, and social sciences. Specializing in fisheries, wildlife, aquatic and terrestrial resources, environmental management, archaeology and cultural resources, land use planning, ground penetrating radar and forestry.

Requirements

Ensuring that the day-to-day operations of our field monitoring programs are completed safely with a high level of technical expertise within budget, schedule, and work scope.

The successful applicant should have a post-secondary degree in zoology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field, and have team leadership experience. The successful applicant should also be registered or qualified to register as a Professional Biologist in Alberta or BC.

Responsibilities

Mentor and supervise the wildlife team to ensure operational excellence and compliance with company safety and HR policies and procedures

Execute field programs safely and within budget, schedule, and work scope with a high level of technical capability

Train and coach team members with feedback on safe work performance, work planning, quality data collection, and strong technical performance

Mentor team members in support of their professional development

Build strong relationships with clients and ensure all site access and activities comply with site requirements

Manage field schedules, adjusting plans and tasks when required, and approving short-term time-off requests

Support the COR-certified HSE program through day-to-day communication of safety messages, oversight, responding to near misses and incidents, and support investigations as needed

Participate in field programs to provide team support either as scheduled or when emergent needs arise

Provide environmental data quality assurance and control, and database management

Guide specialists conducting statistical analyses to be presented in reports, presentations, and manuscripts in scientific journals

Manage an equipment inventory and ensure equipment repairs, service, and replacements are completed for field program mobilization and corporate insurance coverage

What You Need To Succeed

Must have habitat and species modeling experience

Post-secondary degree in zoology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field from a recognized university

8 years of post-graduate experience in a consulting environment or equivalent

Registered as a Professional Biologist in Alberta or BC

Experience leading and coaching small to medium-sized teams, promoting team wellness, unity, and performance

Ability to manage budgets, logistics, and resources

Strong writing skills for technical reports or peer-reviewed journal articles

Experience presenting technical material to clients, regulators, communities, stakeholders and the public

Thorough understanding of terrestrial environmental monitoring programs, protocols, procedures, and regulatory permitting requirements

Thorough understanding of Alberta and Canadian environmental regulatory legislation, regulations, and client compliance reporting requirements

Ability to identify Boreal wildlife by sight, vocalization, and sign

Experience conducting surveys for breeding or migratory birds, amphibians, and mammals

Thorough understanding of wildlife habitat and habitat requirements

Experience interpreting large, multiyear ecological datasets

Computer proficiency, including formatting in MS Word, formulas and analytical tools in Excel, and styles in PowerPoint

Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver\'s License, clean driving record, and a 3-year documented vehicle insurance history

What Would Give You An Edge

Experience with statistical modelling and spatial data analyses

Wildlife handling and bird banding experience

Experience driving 4WD trucks in 4WD conditions and ATV/UTVs, including loading/unloading and trailering

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