Wildlife Biologist (Contract)

Stantec; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company seeks a Wildlife Biologist to support its terrestrial wildlife team in Whitehorse, Yukon. This role involves leading wildlife programs, analyzing field data, and promoting a strong health and safety culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong wildlife expertise and a relevant degree, joining a committed team that values collaboration and inclusivity.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant consulting experience.
• Demonstrated experience in nest sweeps and breeding bird surveys.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation related to terrestrial wildlife.

Responsibilities

• Lead terrestrial wildlife programs such as biophysical inventories.
• Provide safety and technical support to junior staff.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.

Skills

Wildlife expertise

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal and social skills

Education

Bachelor or graduate degree in biology or related discipline

Registration as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) or Registered Biology Technologists (R.B. Tech.)

Job description

Wildlife Biologist (Contract) - ( 2500023G )

Description

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 are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities we support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

Stantec has an opportunity for a Wildlife Biologist to work with our terrestrial wildlife team. The position will largely field based to support field programs in the wildlife discipline. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading wildlife programs and analyzing wildlife field data for a variety of projects.

This is a casual hourly position; hours of work will be based on project demands.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health and safety culture and actively participate in Stantec’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment Program
• Lead terrestrial wildlife programs such as biophysical inventories
• Provide safety and technical support to junior staff
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong wildlife expertise, including demonstrated experience in nest sweeps, breeding bird surveys, amphibian salvage, and identification of wildlife habitat features
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental legislation and regulations that relate to terrestrial wildlife
• Demonstrated experience working in Northeast or Northwest British Columbia is an asset
• Experience supervising and/or leading field teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and social skills and ability to interact across a broad range of audiences/ technical backgrounds including internal and external clients, regulatory agencies, and Indigenous groups
  
  

Education And Experience

Bachelor or graduate degree in biology, or a related discipline from a recognized university is preferable.

Registration with the British Columbia College of Applied Biology as a Registered Professional Biologist (RPBio) or Registered Biology Technologists (R.B. Tech.) is a requirement.

Minimum Of 5 Years Of Relevant Consulting Experience.

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.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining stationary at a workstation for long periods of time. Field work may include work in remote environments, challenging terrain, and exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

• Lower Mainland $41/BC Other Areas $38 PH - Lower Mainland $59/BC Other Areas $56 PH Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in BC (Lower Mainland includes Vancouver & Burnaby)
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, 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-British Columbia-Burnaby

Other Locations : Canada-British Columbia-Kelowna, Canada-British Columbia-Terrace, Canada-British Columbia-Vancouver, Canada-Yukon-Whitehorse, Canada-British Columbia-Sidney, Canada-British Columbia-Quesnel, Canada-British Columbia-Kamloops, Canada-British Columbia-Victoria, Canada-British Columbia-Prince George

Organization : BC-1232 EnvSvcs-CA British Columbia

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : Jun 2, 2025, 7:23:17 AM

Req ID: 2500023G

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