Intermediate Wildlife Biologist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking a highly motivated, personable, and organized Intermediate Wildlife Biologist 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. The position will be based in our Calgary or Edmonton, AB office, with the possibility to be based in other Alberta offices.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a variety of wildlife surveys and habitat assessments, and provide 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 in wilderness and outdoor settings and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Lead and participate in data entry, analysis, and report preparation.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong understanding of provincial and federal wildlife legislation/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.
• May be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and maintain that status for the duration of employment based on specific client requirements

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.).

This position requires a combination of office and field work. Office work will consist of a typical office environment working with computers, with potential for a hybrid approach. Field work will consist of local and remote locations (working 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, and will include 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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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