Avian Biologist

Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A First Nation-owned environmental services firm in Saskatoon is seeking highly motivated avian biologists to conduct field surveys focusing on breeding birds and environmental monitoring. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology and experience in consulting. This role includes substantial field work and interaction with diverse stakeholders. Competitive wages and benefits are offered, including medical and dental coverage, RRSP matching, and equipment allowances.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

RRSP matching

Field gear allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a consulting environment is an asset.
• Strong foundation in avian risk assessments and nest searches.
• Familiarity with provincial and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field surveys focusing on breeding birds.
• Perform environmental monitoring for various projects.
• Manage data collection and liaise with clients.

Skills

Knowledge of terrestrial ecology

Experience in field surveys

Technical writing skills

Ability to work in rugged terrain

Education

Bachelor's degree in science specializing in wildlife biology

Tools

Field gear

ATVs

Trail cameras

Autonomous recording units (ARUs)

Job description

CanNorth is growing! Canada North Environmental Services (CanNorth) is an established First Nation‑owned environmental services firm with an impeccable track record and a highly respected reputation. At CanNorth you can expect challenging field work, interesting projects, and colleagues who have a strong foundation and proven expertise in environmental assessments and biological surveys. CanNorth is seeking highly motivated avian biologists to work with our talented team in Saskatoon, SK.

Responsibilities in this position will include:

• Conducting field surveys in a diversity of environments with particular focus in northern Saskatchewan with an emphasis on breeding birds (point count surveys), targeted wildlife surveys, and avian risk assessments/nest searches;
• Environmental monitoring for a variety of projects including power, pipelines, and construction projects (highways and mine sites);
• Data collection and management;
• Liaising with clients and contractors in a professional manner;
• Technical writing (to include composing smaller screening memos to larger reports) and research skills;
• Working with First Nations and regulatory agencies.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in science specializing in wildlife biology. Previous experience in a consulting environment is an asset. Ideal candidates should have a good knowledge of terrestrial ecology and breeding birds in prairie and boreal ecozones in western Canada, techniques used to sample terrestrial wildlife and habitat, and provincial and federal regulations, processes, and guidelines. The successful applicant must be a team player, highly motivated and organized, able to work with a range of personalities, and have a positive attitude. This position entails a substantial amount of field work from walking, to boating, and flying in helicopters. Field work will regularly require working in rugged terrain; and experience operating trucks with loaded trailers, ATV’s, boats, trail cameras, and autonomous recording units (ARUs) is an asset.

CanNorth offers competitive wages and a modern office with employee‑oriented facilities. Benefits will include medical, dental, vision, paramedical, RRSP matching, health spending’s, field, field gear allowance, and much more! Interested candidates are requested to e‑mail resumes as soon as possible. For more information about CanNorth please visit our website at www.cannorth.com.

î-nitawîthimihcik nîhithaw athisitiniwak kâ‑kî‑kîsîhtâcik sâpo‑ayamihcikîwin. (qualified Indigenous professionals are encouraged to apply). Thank you: TinikiThank you to all who apply; only applicants who have been shortlisted will be contacted.