Applied Ecologist

Competition No:
4337 Department:
Faculty of Science
- University of Alberta Job Category:
College of Natural And Applied Sciences Position Type:
Support Staff
- Regular Salary Range: $75,304.32 to $ Grade:
10 Hours:
40

APPLY BEFORE SEPTEMBER 25, 2026, 11:55 PM

Location - This position offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing for a combination of remote and/or in-office work based on work preferences. We welcome applicants from across Alberta. In the event that you need to work on-site, you may have the flexibility to attend either the Edmonton or Calgary offices based on your location and convenience. Preference will be discussed during the recruitment process.

ABMI is dedicated to tracking changes in biodiversity across the entirety of Alberta for the next 100 years, and this resultant information provides Albertans the ability to make informed decisions about the state of their environment in ways never before possible.

This position is part of ABMI’s Science Centre and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of mammal monitoring and remote camera–based biodiversity analysis programs across Alberta. The role includes applied research, species modeling, and analytical tool development, carried out in collaboration with academic partners, government agencies, Indigenous communities, environmental NGOs, and industry representatives.

• Analyze remote‑camera and mammal monitoring data to evaluate trends, species responses, and relationships with human development.
• Develop and maintain provincial mammal habitat, occupancy, and distribution models.
• Design and test new monitoring techniques, including camera deployment strategies and sensor‑based detection methods.
• Conduct programming tasks to clean, store, and analyze large datasets using R, Python, SQL, and Git.
• Perform spatial analyses and produce mapping products using GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Prepare scientific manuscripts, technical reports, and methodological documentation.
• Maintain ABMI analytical workflows and software tools to ensure reproducibility and transparency.

• Lead development of monitoring priorities for mammal and remote camera programs, including protocol updates and best practices.
• Provide guidance to staff working on mammal monitoring, camera data processing, and analytical workflows.
• Collaborate with academic researchers, Indigenous communities, government agencies, industry partners, and NGOs.
• Co‑develop study designs with Indigenous communities that integrate traditional knowledge and western science.
• Support partners in applying ABMI mammal monitoring products to planning, policy, and resource management.
• Contribute to annual work planning within the Science Centre.
• Assist in preparing funding proposals and research grants.

• Present results and recommendations to ABMI staff, collaborators, and external partners.
• Deliver presentations at meetings, workshops, and scientific conferences.
• Support creation and dissemination of reports and information products led by the ABMI Information Centre.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BSc) in Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Environmental Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in ecological modeling, environmental analytics, or related fields.
• Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.
• Strong background in statistical modeling using environmental or ecological data.
• Experience with remote camera data, mammal monitoring, image classification workflows, or sensor‑based wildlife monitoring.
• Proficiency in R programming for ecological analyses.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and publishing technical reports and/or…