Junior Wildlife Biologist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Regina; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm is seeking a Junior Wildlife Biologist in Saskatoon. This role involves planning wildlife field surveys, supporting clients with environmental regulations, and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a degree in wildlife biology, experience with fieldwork, and knowledge of provincial and federal regulations. The job requires strong communication and time-management skills, along with the ability to work in both team and independent settings. The offer includes comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of relevant experience including field work.
• Strong organizational skills to manage time effectively.
• Experience in environmental consulting and wildlife surveys.

Responsibilities

• Planning and leading wildlife field surveys.
• Supporting team members with environmental regulations.
• Writing technical reports and assessments.

Skills

Familiarity with provincial and federal wildlife regulations and guidelines

Time-management skills

Communication skills

Writing and organization skills

Technical consulting experience

Experience with wildlife field surveys

Driving skills

Problem-solving skills

Navigational skills

Ability to endure long field work

Education

Diploma or degree in wildlife biology or related field

Eligibility for Professional accreditation (BIT. or P.Biol.)

Job description

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

As a talented and ambitious Junior Wildlife Biologist in our Saskatoon, SK office, you will be working in a multi-disciplinary technical team on environmental regulations across a variety of sectors, championing project planning, data collection & analysis, and technical reporting. You will support a large number of local and national projects and will work directly with clients and project management throughout the life of development projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Planning and leading wildlife field surveys
• Supporting team members and clients on the application of environmental regulations, guidelines, and beneficial management practices across a variety of sectors and writing a variety of technical reports and environmental assessments in Manitoba (and elsewhere in Canada)
• Working in a collaborative team environment and under deadlines in wilderness and outdoor settings, and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Familiarity with provincial and federal wildlife regulations and guidelines
• Demonstrated time-management skills and ability to deliver high-quality work products in a schedule-driven environment.
• Proven technical, communication, writing and organization skills.
• Professional consulting experience demonstrating progressive responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience undertaking a variety of wildlife and species at risk field surveys (e.g., migratory birds, mammals, amphibians) in Prairie and Boreal ecosystems.
• Familiarity with environmental construction monitoring and experience working collaboratively with contractors, clients, and stakeholders would be an asset.
• Good driving record and valid Class 5 driver’s license required.
• Secondary experience undertaking vegetation surveys or aquatic surveys would be considered an asset.
• Able to lift 50lbs and endure long days of challenging field work while maintaining a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Excellent navigational skills and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems in the field.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic environment under deadlines.

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree (Degree preferred) in wildlife biology or related field.
• Eligibility for a Professional accreditation (BIT. or P.Biol.).
• Minimum of 1 to 3 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.).

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include remote work, long drives, 2+ weeks away from home shifts (including evenings, weekends, and holidays), and 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.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | SK | Saskatoon
Organization: BC-1235 EnvSvcs-CA Alberta
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 13/04/2026 07:04:19
Req ID: 1005320