Junior Biologist

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Junior Biologist is responsible for conducting biological surveys/monitoring in support of TRCA’s environmental monitoring programs and various internal projects and initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

Collects biological data according to standardized protocols and ensures that data are scientifically defensible to guarantee the provision of high-quality information to TRCA and its partners

Assists with performing quality assurance and control on data collected and inputs data into corporate databases (e.g., SQL and GIS Arc Map) to provide TRCA with complete and accurate datasets

Assists with training and development of field assistant(s) and ensures safety protocols are followed while in the field

Assists in the maintenance of a reference collection of specimens to use as training tools and voucher specimens for specific natural areas

Prepares data summaries and technical memos/reports with interpretation of data

Interfaces with internal project teams and provides technical guidance to those teams; discusses analysis, data compilation and data synthesis with other subject matter experts

Uses specialized computer software and technical skills to analyze data collected through acoustic monitoring devices (e.g. Kaleidoscope Pro software to analyze amphibian and wetland birds to species)

Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or a related field

Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

3+ years of demonstrated experience leading taxa specific surveys according to standardized protocols

3+ years’ experience conducting breeding bird, bat, and amphibian inventories/monitoring according to commonly used protocols for southern ON (e.g., Marsh Monitoring).

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

Established field skills to identify and interpret fauna species and their required habitat needs.

Sound knowledge of the biology, ecology, and natural history of the fauna of Ontario.

Sound knowledge of environmental inventory and monitoring data collection protocols and related equipment.

Strong navigational skills to efficiently move through survey areas

Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, and Share Point

Ability to quickly identify all species of birds (by song and/or call), amphibians (by call, sight, and as roadkill), and mammals (by sight, sound, or tracks) that could be found in the TRCA Region

Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including early mornings and late nights

Strong navigational skills to efficiently move through survey areas including during night time conditions