Intermediate Wildlife Biologist

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Intermediate Wildlife Biologist to join their Calgary office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team focused on environmental regulations across various sectors. You'll conduct wildlife surveys, prepare technical reports, and mentor junior staff while championing project planning and data analysis. If you have a passion for wildlife biology and a strong understanding of regulations, this position will allow you to make a significant impact on important environmental projects. Join a collaborative team committed to fostering an inclusive community and making a difference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience including fieldwork.
• Strong understanding of wildlife regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife surveys and assessments, providing technical support.
• Prepare technical reports and relevant sections of environmental assessments.

Skills

Wildlife Surveys

Data Collection & Analysis

Technical Reporting

Time Management

Communication Skills

Bird Identification

Navigational Skills

Education

Diploma in Wildlife Biology

Professional Accreditation (P.Biol., R.P.Bio)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

An opportunity exists for a highly motivated, personable, and very organized Intermediate Wildlife Biologist in our Calgary, AB or Edmonton, AB office, 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.

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife surveys and assessments, providing technical support related to wildlife mitigation and monitoring.
• Prepare technical reports and relevant sections of environmental assessments in Alberta (and elsewhere in Canada).
• Work collaboratively in a team environment and independently in wilderness and outdoor settings, including data entry, analysis, management, and report preparation.
• Coach and mentor junior staff.

Your Capabilities And Credentials

• Strong understanding of provincial and federal wildlife regulations and guidelines.
• Experience conducting wildlife surveys and assessments in Alberta.
• Strong bird identification skills (sight and sound).
• Experience supporting renewable projects (e.g., bat and bird migration, Post Construction Monitoring Programs) is an asset.
• Experience in scoping and developing budgets for wildlife surveys and assessments.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong time-management, communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and endure long days of fieldwork while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Excellent navigational and troubleshooting skills in the field.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and good driving record.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree (preferred) in wildlife biology or related field.
• Professional accreditation (P.Biol., R.P.Bio).
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience including fieldwork.
• Include detailed information on field skills and safety training (first aid, vehicle operation).

Note: Office work involves computer use; remote field work involves long days, travel, and exposure to weather conditions.