Terrestrial Biologist

ASPB; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Profit-sharing

Employee share ownership programs

Professional development budget

Job summary

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists in Whitehorse, YT, is seeking a Terrestrial Biologist for a permanent full-time role supporting western Canada projects.

Responsibilities include leading wildlife field surveys, data analysis, and preparing technical reports. Requires an undergrad degree (or Master’s) with relevant experience and RPBio/P.Biol eligibility. Competitive benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field-based wildlife surveys.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
• Registration or eligibility as RPBio or PBiol.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct fieldwork related to wildlife and habitats.
• Manage and analyze wildlife data and ensure quality control.
• Prepare technical reports, baseline inventories, environmental assessments.
• Contribute to project proposals and budgets.
• Assist with permitting (YESAA) and client support.
• Collaborate within a team to meet project goals.
• Represent the company values and health and safety commitments.

Skills

Wildlife survey leadership

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Master’s degree + 1 year experience

Job description

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Terrestrial Biologist

Company

Location

Location Whitehorse, YT

Published

Published Aug 20, 2026

Closing

Closing Oct 31, 2026

Category

Category Job Board

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for the position of Terrestrial Biologist, supporting our Whitehorse team on various projects throughout western Canada. In this position, you will provide discipline leadership and collaborate with a team of project managers and biologists to provide practical solutions to our clients.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation, including health benefits, profit-sharing and employee share ownership programs
• A commitment to long-term development through opportunities and support for professional advancement (e.g., internal mentorship, annual professional development budget)
• Working with a team of established industry leaders who excel in the fields of aquatic and terrestrial biology
• A challenging, dynamic, engaging and rewarding work experience

Since EDI started over 30 years ago, our people have defined our culture and have been instrumental in our success. As we continue to grow, we look for team members who want to make a difference by helping people and the environment. Our culture focuses on teamwork, a positive attitude and adaptability to dynamic situations. We promote innovation at all levels. Our members are self-motivated, enthusiastic for continual improvement and effective communicators. Through relationships built among team members, we realize that EDI is not just a company, it is our company.

Why is EDI right for you?

• EDI’s core focus is aquatic and terrestrial biology and we work on many exciting projects.
• We believe that one of our greatest successes is our unique company structure, where individuals can make a difference by helping people and the environment.
• EDI has a clearly defined succession plan to provide long term sustainability.

We are looking for a driven individual who is ready to take their career to the next level and grow with us.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Planning and completing fieldwork related to wildlife and their habitats including ground-based and aerial surveys
• Managing and analyzing data collected for a variety of wildlife programs, including quality control
• Writing technical reports and other deliverables, including annual field reports, baseline inventories, environmental assessments, wildlife monitoring and management plans, and regulatory submissions
• Contributing with the development of project proposals and budgets
• Preparing and supporting our clients with project assessment (YESAA) and permitting of their projects
• Working effectively in a team environment to meet project goals
• Representing corporate values and EDI’s commitment to high-quality services
• Participating proactively in EDI’s health and safety program

Requirements:

• An undergrad degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 1 year of experience in a related discipline. Experience in consulting would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience leading field-based wildlife surveys
• Demonstrated experience with technical report writing and data analysis
• Registration or eligibility for registration as a RPBio or as P.Biol.

At EDI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members. EDI believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members is critical to our success as a growing environmental company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
1450-707, 7 AVE SW
Calgary AB T2P 3H6

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