Wildlife Biologist (Intermediate)

Associated Engineering (ONT) Ltd; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Intermediate Wildlife Biologist to join their dynamic team in Saskatoon. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead environmental assessments and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on impactful projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wildlife identification and project management, with a passion for sustainability and community growth. Join a company that values your professional development and offers a supportive work environment focused on health, safety, and overall wellness. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this position is an excellent fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary and benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Childcare benefit

Matching company pension program

Parental leave top-up program

Fitness allowance

Professional development support

Social club activities

Community support initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of consulting experience managing multi-disciplinary projects.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration (e.g. P.Ag., P.Biol.).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement field inventory programs for wildlife and habitat.
• Lead environmental assessments and manage project teams.

Skills

Wildlife Identification

Project Management

Environmental Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

GIS Capabilities

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant science

Job description

Wildlife Biologist (Intermediate) - (WB2.4)

Job Title: Wildlife Biologist (Intermediate)

Location: Saskatoon

Category: Environmental Assessment & Planning, Fish, Wildlife & Ecosystems

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.

Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2008. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

Job Description:

We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Wildlife Biologist in our Saskatoon office. We are looking for a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, who is ready to take that next step in their career. If you enjoy working with multi-disciplinary technical teams, having input into the growth and direction of a team, and have demonstrated capabilities in leading environmental assessments and assessing terrestrial ecosystems, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities include the following:

• Developing and implementing field inventory programs (e.g., vegetation, wildlife, habitat characterization) and evaluating impacts on terrestrial ecosystem values.
• Managing projects, leading project teams and responding to client requests.
• Leading and completing environmental assessments, including impact assessments, environmental evaluations, environmental risk assessments, and navigating regulatory approval processes.
• Preparing technical reports, proposals, and design briefs.
• Preparing and delivering presentations on project outcomes internally and/or to clients and regulators.
• Collaborating with a dynamic team of environmental scientists and engineers.

Job Requirements:

What you will bring to the table:

• Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant pure or applied science.
• 5+ years of consulting experience specific to managing multi-disciplinary projects.
• Professional registration or eligibility for registration (e.g. P.Ag., P.Biol.).
• Working knowledge of the provincial regulatory system related to wildlife and species inventories.
• Strong wildlife identification skills, with a focus on bird identification (visual and auditory).
• Experience with invertebrate, amphibian, mammal, and species at risk surveys considered an asset.
• GIS capabilities are considered an asset.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines within a team environment.
• Ability to manage diverse projects and budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and provide supervisory support to other team members.
• Ability to travel for short periods of time.
• Valid driver's licence.

What we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, childcare benefit, and matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
• Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
• Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance and local wellness activities.
• Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.