Wildlife Technician / Biologist

Vertex Resource Group Ltd.; Sherwood Park; Sur place; CAD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vertex Resource Group Ltd. is seeking a Wildlife Technician/Biologist for a contract-term role based in Alberta, with work out of Fort McMurray or Sherwood Park offices.

The position focuses on field surveys, data collection, and preparing regulatory and environmental reports for upstream oil and gas projects. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and professional designation or eligibility, with 2–5 years of wildlife field experience, strong bird identification, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in environmental science or related discipline.
• Professional Biologist (P.Biol) or Registered Technologist in Biology (R.T.Biol.) with ASPB or equivalent, or eligible.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in remote field work.
• 2–5 years wildlife field experience.
• Experience with Western Canada regulatory agencies.
• Experience with EAP regulatory approvals for upstream oil & gas facilities and disturbances.
• Familiarity with wildlife acts, guidelines, and species inventories.
• Strong wildlife identification skills, especially birds.
• Experience with species at risk, amphibians, ungulates, and mammals is an asset.
• Willingness for extended field work and travel within Western Canada.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail in data collection and reporting.
• Team player and able to work independently.
• Willingness to work on non-wildlife related tasks as needed.

Responsabilités

• Completion of field studies to survey wildlife and sensitive species.
• Field assessments and office reports for regulatory approvals of disturbances.
• Recommending mitigation to minimize wildlife impacts.
• Train, mentor and supervise biological technicians and staff (as appropriate).
• Coordinate with clients during construction regarding wildlife-related tasks.

Connaissances

Wildlife fieldwork

Bird identification

Data collection

Technical reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Formation

Bachelors in environmental science or related

PBio or RTBiol designation (or eligible)

Description du poste

VERSATILITY. EXPERTISE.

With these two words, Vertex makes the promise that we will always be versatile in developing solutions to our clients' unique needs and that we will always demonstrate expertise in our designated fields.

Vertex is a leading North American provider of environmental services, assisting clients in achieving their development goals through our versatile suite of services. From the initial site selection, consultation and regulatory approval, through the construction, operation and maintenance phases, to conclusion and environmental cleanup, Vertex offers a diverse range of services throughout the life cycle of our clients' projects.

Overview

Vertex is currently accepting applications for a contract term position as a Wildlife Technician/Biologist. The successful candidate must have experience coordinating and participating in field-based projects, for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and reporting on biophysical data. Reporting to our Team Lead, the Wildlife Technician/Biologist must be someone that has strong wildlife identification skills with emphasis on bird identification and habitat assessment experience. Additional experience in other environmental service lines (e.g., contaminated sites, soil assessments, construction monitoring, wetlands, forestry) will have a competitive advantage.

Candidate Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or technical diploma from an accredited college, university or technical school in environmental science or other related discipline
• Professional Biologist (P.Biol), Registered Technologist in Biology (R.T.Biol.) with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists (ASPB), or equivalent, or with the qualifications to apply for designation
• Portrays problem solving skills, especially in remote field situations
• Minimum two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the wildlife field required
• Experience working with multiple regulatory agencies in Western Canada
• Experience in regulatory approvals under EAP requirements for upstream oil and gas facilities and linear disturbances (e.g. pipelines and transmission lines) considered an asset
• Familiarity with applicable wildlife acts, legislation, guidelines, and species inventories
• Strong wildlife identification skills with emphasis on bird identification (visual and auditory)
• Experience with species at risk, amphibians, ungulates (caribou), small and large mammals considered an asset
• Willingness to work in the field for extended periods of time and willingness to travel within Western Canada, as required
• Willingness to work with a flexible schedule
• Excellent communication and technical reporting skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to pay close attention to detail when collecting data and writing reports
• Strong team player but also adept at working independently
• Willingness to work on non-wildlife related work, as required

Responsibilities

• Completion of field studies to survey for and monitor wildlife and sensitive species
• Field assessments and office reporting for regulatory approval of proposed upstream oil and gas disturbances as well as transmission line and highway corridors
• Recommending mitigation for industrial activities to minimize wildlife impacts
• Train, mentor and supervise the work of biological technicians and other staff (dependent on level of experience)
• Communicate and work with clients during construction activities regarding work specific tasks and as the work pertains to sensitive wildlife species

LOCATION

• This position will be based out of either our Fort McMurray, AB or Sherwood Park, AB office.

Additional Information

• Compensation is commensurate with education and experience
• Learning and development opportunities
• A culture of performance and accountability
• A supportive and positive team environment