Environmental wildlife biologist

About Us QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
About this Role Canacre a Quanta Services Company's core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.
We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.
The Wildlife Biologist will primarily be responsible for leading biological surveys, monitoring and providing guidance to the project teams throughout small to large-scale projects. The Biologist will be involved in all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction or abandonment.
What You’ll Do Leadership Conduct, direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary field surveys
Act as a technical lead to project team
Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees.
Biologist Lead various discipline surveys for input into environmental assessment and compliance projects (e.g. wildlife and vegetation surveys)
Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation
Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain wildlife regulations and how they are applied in the field
Lead field kickoff meetings
Review field reports for consistency and accuracy
What You’ll Bring Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study
Formal leadership training preferred
Minimum 10 years professional experience as a biologist, or related role
Experience conducting environmental surveys
Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent would be considered an asset
Experience related to utilities construction would be considered an asset
Strong verbal and written communication skills - data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
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
Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
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.

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