Project Biologist - Temporary

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Stantec is hiring an On Call Project Biologist to support our Environmental Services Practice. You will primarily support a high‑volume environmental services program for a large utility client, with potential to support additional clients. The successful candidate will support field surveys, compliance monitoring, and technical support services in relation to biological/wetland resources. While the primary focus will be on biological/wetland resources, this position offers the selected individual the ability to apply their technical experience to a diverse range of projects and clients across California, as well as professional development opportunities within an established and rapidly growing consulting organization.

geographic alignment with other Stantec offices can be considered based on experience. Stantec offers flexible work locations, flexible work hours, and a robust compensation package.

Assist with field work such as breeding bird surveys, vegetation community assessments, wetland delineation and classification, special‑status species surveys, and construction monitoring, including the preparation of parts of or all associated reporting.

Provide desktop support (e.g., database searches and literature review) to the project team during development, management, and coordination of the natural environment component of projects and programs for renewable energy, oil and gas, and other development projects.

biological resources, technical reports, jurisdictional delineation reports, monitoring reports, etc.).

Maintain an up‑to‑date knowledge of existing and emerging regulatory requirements, wildlife and vegetation assessment methodologies, and best practices.

Travel is required within Southern California.

Regular day travel (field work) will be required within Southern California.

1‑5 years of biological monitoring, surveying, reporting, or natural resource permitting experience in Southern California.

Ability to travel in support of field surveys and/or biological monitoring.

Knowledge and familiarity with field implementation, data gathering, and collection using GPS and GIS tools.

Effective in person, tele/video conference, and written communication with team members.

Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) and Google Earth.

Ability to learn new software systems (training will be provided).

Candidates must pass client background checks to access online systems upon employment.

Compliance with all Stantec and client policies including those related to safety, anti‑harassment, and drug use.

A medical physical and/or drug and alcohol screening may be required for some project assignments.

Knowledge of or experience working with a diverse set of project types including energy, transportation, environmental infrastructure, oil and gas, and water is an asset.

Proficiency in technical writing is a plus.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology or a related field; Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods. Field work may include exposure to inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

Certain roles are bonus eligible.

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans; health saving accounts; flexible spending accounts; employee stock purchase program; short‑term and long‑term disability plans; emergency travel benefits; tuition reimbursement; Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays each calendar year. Employees can accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and may be eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, termination, or any other condition of employment.