Senior Wildlife Biologist

Senior Wildlife Biologist

The Senior Wildlife Biologist will act as an expert in wildlife resources, with the ability to support projects in various jurisdictions across the country. The Senior Wildlife Biologist will primarily be responsible for completing desktop reviews, providing regulatory expertise, overseeing field assessments, report writing, developing mitigation and permitting related to the conservation and management of wildlife resources. The role includes all phases of project work from routing and siting, through approvals, construction, and post-construction support. This position will focus primarily on projects within the Energy Sector, including transmission, oil and gas, and renewables.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and overseeing various wildlife related field surveys, including wildlife and wildlife habitat assessments, and targeted species at risk surveys
• Leading wildlife related field programs during construction, such as migratory bird nest sweeps and amphibian salvages, including providing recommendations on mitigation and monitoring during activities within buffers
• Leading wildlife scopes related to Environmental Assessments, permit applications, management plans, and desktop constraints analysis
• Providing mitigation and best management practices to minimize impacts to wildlife during project activities
• Preparing required permit applications related to wildlife resources.
• Preparing Wildlife Reports to support overall Environmental Assessment and other regulatory applications
• Providing strategic guidance on wildlife management, regulatory approvals, and wildlife assessments
• Supporting proposal preparation, including technical scope and cost estimate development.
• Providing technical leadership of multiple projects ensuring quality and accuracy of reports and project deliverables
• Supporting other biophysical field assessments (e.g., wetlands, vegetation, aquatics, etc.), when required
• Consulting and communicating with contractors, subcontractors, regulators, landowners, Indigenous communities and clients, as required
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications include:

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study.
• Professional designation with the BC College of Applied Biologists or with the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
• 10+ years of professional experience as a biologist, specializing in wildlife biology, or related role
• Experience leading wildlife field surveys in remote settings, reviewing of field data and coordinating with various field teams.
• Experience conducting Environmental Assessments for federal and provincially regulated projects
• Demonstrated experience leading wildlife-related field studies and implementing species-specific survey methodologies
• Experience related to caribou and caribou habitat would be an asset.
• Experience with ESRI products, such as ArcGIS Pro, Survey 123 and Field Maps would be an asset
• Experience related to pipeline, transmission line and renewable energy construction would be an asset
• Experience and knowledge related to other biophysical disciplines, such as wetlands, vegetation, aquatics, etc. would be an asset
• Knowledge of provincial and federal wildlife legislation and regulations, including but not limited to the Wildlife Act, Species at Risk Act, Master Schedule of Standards and Conditions, and the Migratory Bird Convention Act
• Strong working knowledge of wildlife regulations and best management practices
• Knowledge of species-specific inventory and various wildlife survey methodologies
• Strong bird identification skills (visual and auditory)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:

• Identity Theft Protection
• Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.