Wildlife Biologist
Wildlife Biologist
OUR PURPOSE
At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.
WHO WE ARE
Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.
Are you looking to…
Provide technical support in terrestrial and wildlife-focused projects
Support on wildlife-related field studies, with an emphasis on wildlife and bird surveys, nest sweeps, and amphibian surveys and relocation
Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.
Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.
As a Wildlife Biologist, you will join our Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta office(s) as part of our Western Ecological Services team. The successful applicant will have the following responsibilities:
Active participation in maintaining Montrose strong safety culture
Work with technical team members to execute wildlife programs which would include:
Prepare pre-field planning for projects safety planning, mapping preparation, equipment preparation) following Montrose Standards
Support the field portion of projects in accordance with Montrose Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures
Conduct wildlife surveys with a focus on breeding bird, nest sweeps, wildlife sweeps, amphibian surveys, and species-at-risk
Complete data entry from field surveys and data analysis remote camera photo and acoustic recording unit analysis)
Provide field data QA/QC and initial interpretation of field data
Work with technical team members to prepare field summary reports and contribute to the preparation of technical reports
Collaborate with other disciplines including vegetation, soil, construction & preparation and aquatics on field programs and reporting
Fly in/fly out two weeks on-two weeks off rotation at a northern oil sand mine.
Contribute to the generation of technical reports
This position will include approximately 90%+ travel for field work and 0-10% office work
What We Are Looking or degree(s) in biology, ecology, or environmental science
1-6 years of experience in wildlife assessments and related report preparation
Wildlife survey experience in one or more of the following: breeding bird, nest sweep, wildlife sweeps, acoustic recording unit and camera deployment surveys, and amphibian surveys
Vegetation identification and wetland experience are considered an asset
Strong safety mindset
Willingness to travel for and perform field work over extended periods of time up to 2 or 3 weeks at a time), requiring overnight stays a work camps
Ability to conduct remote work including helicopter work and off highway vehicles
Valid driver’s license and experience driving trucks on remote roads
Effective organizational, writing and communication skills
Function effectively as part of a collaborative team
Why Choose Montrose?
At Montrose you will be part of…
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