Senior Wildlife Biologist

Onterris; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is looking for a Senior Wildlife Biologist in Edmonton, Canada, providing expertise in wildlife biology while leading project delivery and team collaboration to deliver high-quality products. The role requires significant experience in environmental consulting, particularly with Alberta's wildlife regulations.

Compensation for this position ranges from $115,000 to $120,000, based on experience and qualifications. Applicants should be prepared for fieldwork and have strong leadership, project management, and mentorship skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in environmental consulting or a related industry.
• Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) designation in relevant Practice Areas.
• Familiar with Alberta wildlife survey protocols and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and leadership on environmental regulatory applications.
• Lead wildlife-focused programs and assessments.
• Mentor and guide intermediate and junior staff.

Skills

Wildlife biology expertise

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Fieldwork capability

Mentorship and training

Leadership and communication skills

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Wildlife Biology or Environmental Science

Job description

Senior Wildlife Biologist

As a Senior Wildlife Biologist, you’ll provide expertise in wildlife biology while developing and collaborating with a team to deliver high quality products.

The compensation range for this role is $115,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

Responsibilities

• Play a substantial role in project delivery, predominantly in project oversight in a Technical Advisor capacity
• Provide technical expertise and leadership on environmental regulatory applications in line with regulations
• Provide senior review, technical expertise, and leadership on wildlife focused programs
• Lead or provide technical expertise on wildlife baseline programs, pre‑construction assessments, wildlife sweeps, and protocol‑driven surveys for birds, raptors, amphibians, bats, mammals, and species at risk.
• Provide wildlife expertise for baseline/pre‑construction assessments and construction and post‑construction monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory guidelines and/or commitments
• Provide senior review and professional sign-off on client and regulatory deliverables within their fields of expertise
• Offer mentorship, training and technical guidance to intermediate and junior staff
• Work as project manager for projects and proposals, including developing project proposals, work plans, and project budgets, budget forecasting, resource management, change‑order management and client invoicing

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science or a related field
• Familiar with the Western Canadian environmental regulations
• 10+ years of work experience in environmental consulting or a related industry
• Professional Biologist (P.Biol.) designation in relevant Practice Areas
• Demonstrated experience with Alberta wildlife survey protocols, pre‑disturbance sweeps, and field methodologies
• Able to perform periodic field work
• Experience implementing and providing guidance to staff on conducting wildlife surveys following standard procedures such as the Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines
• Strong understanding of provincial and federal legislation, including:
• Alberta Wildlife Act & Wildlife Sweep Protocols
• Sensitive Species Inventory Guidelines
• Migratory Birds Regulations (2022)
• Species at Risk Act
• AER, AEP, AUC processes
• Experience with wildlife components of EIAs, constraints analysis, mitigation planning, monitoring programs, and regulatory reporting
• Direct environmental and regulatory related experience in various markets including power, mining, and oil and gas
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills in a collaborative environment
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with no restrictions

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting 50 pounds several times a day
• Often works outdoors and may be exposed to hot and cold environments and extreme weather conditions, including sunlit, rainy and windy conditions

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.