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