Intermediate Wildlife Biologist

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Location:

Dawson Creek, BC (field-based)

Salary: $35-43/hr depending on experience

Start Date:

Immediate
Region:
Northern Alberta & Northern British Columbia

RCH Resource Management Ltd. is a field-focused environmental consulting company specializing in wildlife, fisheries, and aquatic assessments across northern Alberta and northern British Columbia. Our work is rooted in real, on-the-ground experience, long days in the field, practical decision-making, and hands‑on exposure to wildlife and fisheries assessments on active resource development projects across northern Canada.

We support clients through pre‑construction environmental planning, wildlife and habitat assessments, mitigation planning, and regulatory compliance for oil and gas, pipeline, Hydro, and other linear infrastructure projects. Much of our work takes place in remote northern environments and requires a strong field presence and a hands‑on approach to wildlife and fisheries assessments.

Due to continued project demand, RCH is seeking an intermediate Wildlife Biologists to support wildlife assessments for upcoming and ongoing projects.

This position is well suited for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in applied wildlife biology through meaningful field experience.

The Wildlife Biologist will primarily conduct pre‑construction wildlife sweeps and wildlife habitat assessments ahead of ground disturbance activities. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, and documenting wildlife habitat features to support regulatory compliance and inform mitigation measures prior to construction.

Fieldwork will take place across a range of landscapes including boreal forest, wetlands, riparian areas, cutblocks, agricultural interfaces, and remote northern settings. This role involves regular travel, physically demanding fieldwork, and working in variable and sometimes challenging weather conditions.

This role requires prior experience conducting wildlife sweeps and surveys, along with demonstrated experience leading small field crews of two to four personnel.

• Direct, hands‑on experience conducting wildlife sweeps on active resource development projects
• Exposure to how wildlife legislation and regulatory requirements are applied in real‑world field settings
• Field mentorship and learning opportunities alongside experienced wildlife professionals
• A strong foundation in identifying wildlife habitat features, assessing risk, and recommending mitigation
• Experience that directly supports future career paths in wildlife biology, environmental consulting, or regulatory work

• Lead and Conduct pre‑construction wildlife sweeps for linear and site‑based resource development projects
• Identify, assess, and document wildlife habitat features, including:
  Wildlife habitat trees, Migratory Bird nests, Bear, canid, and small mammal dens, Beaver lodges, dams, and associated wetland features, Amphibian breeding, movement, and overwintering habitat.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately identify breeding bird species and confirm breeding presence or suspected nest locations.
• Have previous experience delineating and establishing buffers for active wildlife features, including migratory bird nests, stick nests, dens, and mineral licks.
• Working knowledge of the Wildlife Sweep Protocol.
• Clearly articulate wildlife survey and sweep findings to clients and regulatory bodies, including concise, actionable mitigation measures.
• Evaluate wildlife features relative to applicable provincial and federal regulations
• Previous experience completing and submitting wildlife load forms in both Alberta and British…