Wildlife Biologist

The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is adding a Wildlife Biologist to our Environment & Water – Biological Sciences team based in Vancouver, BC.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy. The salary range for this position is $74,000 - $87,000 per year. Please note that Tetra Tech considers various factors in determining pay, including but not limited to: education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, skills, geographic location, qualifications, certifications, and other competencies relevant to the needs of the business.

• Coordinating and executing wildlife surveys following established guidelines and best practices.
• Conducting pre‑disturbance nest sweeps and construction monitoring.
• Leading amphibian surveys (acoustic and visual searches) and performing amphibian salvages.
• Developing and/or conducting avian, reptile and mammal surveys.
• Programming and deploying autonomous recording units (ARU) and/or wildlife cameras and reviewing data.
• Conducting data entry, reviews and analysis to support environmental assessments and inform risk identification to develop mitigation strategies.
• Designing and proposing wildlife field and desktop review studies to meet regulatory requirements, including conducting consultation with regulators.
• Completing environmental impact assessments.
• Preparing reports related to siting evaluation, environmental planning/permitting, and/or environmental reviews.
• Developing environmental protection/mitigation plans.
• Prepare or contribute to proposals including scopes of work, budget estimates and formal RFP submissions.
• Working closely with a multi‑disciplinary team of professionals and technical experts in biology and environmental science.
• Staying current on technical and sector‑based trends and legislation at the municipal, provincial and federal level.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in biology, environmental science, ecology, natural resource science or related studies.
• Registered as a Registered Professional Biologist in BC or working towards becoming registered (i.e., BIT).
• Minimum of 3+ years environmental consulting experience completing and managing wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and construction monitoring.
• The ability to positively identify wildlife species, including birds, by sight and sound.
• Familiarity with species habitat requirements and identifying habitat types.
  
  Demonstrated knowledge of provincial and federal wildlife legislation and regulatory requirements, primarily in western Canada.
• Possession of a valid driver’s licence with no restrictions.
• Strong wildlife identification skills for avian species in coastal forest, mountain, boreal, parkland, and northern habitats.
• Experience developing budgets and scope of work for projects related to wildlife surveys and assessments.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of municipal, provincial, and federal environmental permitting and regulatory requirements related to wildlife in western Canada and a proven track record in their application.
• Demonstrated proficiency with industry standard resources, tools…