Field Team Leader: Herpetology & Ecology Expert

SNC-Lavalin; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks an Environmental Field Team Leader specializing in herpetology to join their environment team on infrastructure projects across Canada. Key responsibilities include organizing field activities, ensuring accurate data collection, and leading a team in dynamic conditions. Candidates must hold a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of herpetological methods. Bilingualism in French and English is beneficial.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in field surveys for herpetofauna and associated habitats.
• Familiarity with provincial and federal environmental regulations.
• Strong knowledge of herpetology inventory methods for reptiles and amphibians.

Responsibilities

• Organize daily tasks and ensure necessary equipment is available.
• Participate in field surveys and validate data for accuracy.
• Provide guidance and training to team members.

Skills

Herpetology inventory methods

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Bilingualism (French-English)

Education

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology

Tools

GPS

Data loggers

Job description

A leading engineering company seeks an Environmental Field Team Leader specializing in herpetology to join their environment team on infrastructure projects across Canada. Key responsibilities include organizing field activities, ensuring accurate data collection, and leading a team in dynamic conditions. Candidates must hold a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, have at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of herpetological methods. Bilingualism in French and English is beneficial.