Senior Terrestrial Ecologist – Field Lead & Permitting

Egisgroup; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Egisgroup is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Terrestrial Biologist to support transportation, municipal infrastructure, land development, and energy projects across Alberta and Western Canada. This hands‑on role balances fieldwork with technical assessment and regulatory reporting.

The successful candidate will independently deliver terrestrial ecology assignments, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals, project scoping and client communications, while integrating wildlife, habitat, and

Qualifications

• Experienced terrestrial biologist or ecologist with hands-on fieldwork.
• Ability to deliver terrestrial ecology assignments independently.
• Experience with permitting and regulatory processes.
• Experience with wildlife, vegetation, and species at risk assessments.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and support project managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in terrestrial ecology field programs, including wildlife and wildlife habitat assessments.
• Conduct species at risk and species of conservation concern assessments.
• Perform vegetation and ecological community assessments.
• Conduct breeding bird and other wildlife surveys.
• Carry out rare plant and sensitive vegetation surveys as appropriate.
• Lead pre-construction wildlife and nesting-bird surveys.
• Perform terrestrial habitat assessments and field reconnaissance.
• Identify and assess sensitive ecological features.
• Design field programs based on project characteristics and regulatory requirements.
• Assess potential project effects and develop mitigation/restoration measures.
• Support permitting and regulatory processes for wildlife, birds, species at risk, vegetation and habitats.
• Deliver technical assignments, develop work plans and estimate costs.
• Lead field logistics and project activities.
• Interpret field data and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Terrestrial ecology

Wildlife surveys

Habitat assessment

Regulatory permitting

Field program design

Team mentorship

Technical reporting

Client interaction

Job description

Egisgroup is seeking an Intermediate/Senior Terrestrial Biologist to support transportation, municipal infrastructure, land development, and energy projects across Alberta and Western Canada. This hands‑on role balances fieldwork with technical assessment and regulatory reporting.

The successful candidate will independently deliver terrestrial ecology assignments, mentor junior staff, and contribute to proposals, project scoping and client communications, while integrating wildlife, habitat, and