Wildlife Technician

Location: Fort McMurray, AB.

Hatfield, a proudly Canadian company, has been serving our clients and our community for over 50 years. We have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top SME Employers in 2025. With 250 team members and growing, Hatfield provides high-quality environmental and social services for private and public sector clients around the world. When you join Hatfield, you choose a career that makes a difference in the lives of all those who share our planet.

We are seeking a Wildlife Technician to become part our dynamic team in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The successful candidate will provide technical support for wildlife monitoring and assessment projects in northern Alberta. Tasks will vary by season. In autumn and winter, work will primarily be composed of wildlife sweeps along with data analysis and reporting in support of those sweeps. In spring and summer, work will include wildlife sweeps, breeding bird and amphibian surveys, wildlife monitoring programs, and amphibian salvages, along with data entry, analysis, and assistance in the writing of reports.

The successful candidate can expect extensive field work at remote and mine-site locations in northern Alberta. This is not a fly-in/fly out role, and requires relocation to Fort McMurray.

• Participate in field programs that assess and monitor wildlife populations and habitat conditions. Programs may be general wildlife sweeps, or focus on barred owls, pileated woodpeckers, sharp-tailed grouse, or Canadian toads.
• Data management, analysis, and reporting in support of wildlife monitoring programs.
• Assist in maintaining and managing field equipment in the Fort McMurray office, including coordination with other Hatfield offices, as required, regarding specific equipment needs/allocation among offices.
• Support aquatic assessments (e.g., fish rescue and relocation, benthic invertebrate communities, water and sediment chemistry).
• Support fish rescue and relocation projects.
• Participate in environmental monitoring and assessment programs for construction projects.
• Work with teams of environmental specialists and technicians responsible for conducting environmental baseline surveys and impact assessment studies in conformance with local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with Hatfield’s Health and Safety Management Plan, the law, and client health and safety protocols, as well as compliance with Hatfield’s Quality Management Plan and external requirements and regulations.

• Minimum of a diploma or undergraduate degree in biological sciences.
• One year of related work experience in environmental or aquatic sciences is an asset.
• A valid Canadian driver’s license for the past three years, experience driving a pickup truck and the ability to meet the requirements for our third party automobile insurance policy.

• Ability to work independently or in teams of technicians with varying levels of experience and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability and interest to undertake extensive fieldwork, in a range of weather conditions, including working in remote locations and on programs that may require camp stays.
• Ability to work in a dynamic consulting environment that requires flexibility and the willingness to work overtime in support of field programs.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – technical or scientific writing) including an ability to communicate professionally with clients.
• Research and analytical skills (data collection, compilation, and analysis).
• Experience operating in a dynamic consulting environment is an asset.
• Experience working with a range of environmental disciplines (wetlands, vegetation, fish and fish habitat) is an asset.

• Friendly and down-to-earth work culture
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Biweekly Earned Days Off (EDO) program
• Matching group retirement plan
• Comprehensive health insurance – medical/dental/vision coverage
• Competitive vacation and special leave
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Relocation allowance

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