Biologist - Alberta

AtkinsRéalis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet. As a Biologist, you will play a crucial role in environmental assessments and monitoring across diverse energy and infrastructure projects. This early-career opportunity offers a blend of in-office and fieldwork, allowing you to apply your expertise in wildlife, vegetation, and aquatic biology. Collaborate with a national team to ensure compliance and promote sustainable practices. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about environmental protection, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible benefits

Employee share plan

Defined contribution pension plan

Work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Health and safety focus

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in biological assessment and environmental monitoring.
• Post-secondary education in biological sciences or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological surveys and environmental monitoring for compliance.
• Prepare environmental reports and assist in regulatory applications.

Skills

Biological assessment

Environmental monitoring

Wildlife biology

Vegetation biology

Aquatic biology

Data collection

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Relevant University degree

Technical program graduation

Tools

Environmental monitoring tools

Job description

Biologist - Alberta

Come join us in reshaping the future with AtkinsRéalis. AtkinsRéalis is dedicated in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Location – Calgary, AB

Your role within the team:

We are looking for Biologists with two to three years’ experience to support on biological assessment, construction environmental monitoring, environmental permitting, and reporting and field-based surveys across a wide variety of energy and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate must have strong work experience in the biological sciences, with a specialty in construction environmental monitoring, wildlife biology, vegetation and/or aquatic biology. You will be motivated and detail-oriented, with demonstrable experience in Canada. This early career role based out of our Calgary, Alberta office. You will be working as part of the national Biology technical group, alongside other Provincial and National expertise.

Your day-to-day work will include field surveys, habitat assessment and / or construction environmental monitoring, including identifying environmental risks, preparing of monitoring reports and data reporting against accepted standards. The role will be a combination of in-office work as well as field-based assignments.

Our work includes delivering keystone projects throughout their lifecycle: from early assessment of baseline conditions and constraints to strategic development of regulatory approvals processes, to compliance management through construction and operations, as well as developing habitat mitigation and offsetting. Our team works collaboratively within projects to gain social acceptance and manage our clients' commitments to the environment and sustainable development.

• Plan, coordinate and conduct biological surveys in accordance with applicable protocols/methods.
• Act as a key resource for diverse set of environmental assessment and permitting projects.
• Conducting Species at Risk surveys and assessments.
• Field-based environmental monitoring for project compliance during construction phase relevant to environmental management requirements.
• Prepare environmental monitoring and mitigation plans.
• Conducts environmental desktop studies and research.
• Ensure technical quality of work including field methods.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory approval and permitting applications.
• Assist in the preparation of technical data reports.
• Prepares environmental documents, e.g., environmental inspection, environmental monitoring, environmental screening or similar.
• Support relationships with regulatory agencies and construction contractors.
• Provides field-level guidance on practical environmental protection to prevent or minimize project impacts on environmental receptors.
• Maintains an independent role from other project parties to assess compliance and report non‑compliance events.
• Assist construction activities in resolving environmental issues/non-compliance issues on projects as they arise.
• Environmental sampling when required (e.g., water and soil).

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Post-secondary education (Relevant University degree, diploma or graduation from a technical program)
• Minimum of two years’ experience planning, conducting and/or managing biological studies (e.g., wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, fish and fish habitat studies).
• Eligibility or future eligibility (with work experience) in a professional body e.g., P.Biol, P.Ag., etc.
• Experience on construction sites in an environmental capacity.
• Knowledge and understanding of Alberta terrestrial and/or aquatic habitats.
• Working knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulatory process.
• Working knowledge of the current survey protocols in AB.
• Proficiency in data collection, data management and statistical analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to write data reports.
• Proven ability to develop and implement practical mitigation and management plans.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to work independently or in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous with field notes and methodologies.
• Please note that some work for this position may be in remote locations for extended periods of time and may require overtime, weekends and variable hours.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.