Biologist - (Calgary, Edmonton)

The ideal candidate will have the following background, skills and attributes: 

• A Bachelor or Masters degree in Biology, Ecology, or related discipline. 

• 5+ years experience in field biology, with emphasis on ecosystems of Alberta. 

• Registration as a Professional Biologist with Alberta Society of Professional Biologists will be considered an asset. 

• Knowledge and experience with field survey protocols and reporting for birds, reptiles and amphibians, vascular plants and/or fish. 

• Excellent report writing and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to identify and delineate habitat types, impacts / mitigations, for fish/birds/other wildlife/vascular plants. 

• Experience in the collection, analysis and reporting of field data following established protocols. 

• Environmental inspection experience during construction, including erosion and sediment control. 

• Requisite project planning, scheduling, and time management skills, related to the completion of assigned tasks. 

• Practical experience completing Environmental Assessments/Evaluations  for private, municipal, provincial, and federal projects. 

• Project management experience would be considered an asset. 

• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle with valid registration and insurance, including providing 3 year driver abstract.  

Job Duties:  

• Conduct background information searches, database reviews, and agency consultation in support of projects. 

• Assessment and application of both fisheries and terrestrial impact / mitigation and protection measures in report writing and in accordance with environmental legislation and policy. 

• Conduct communications and coordination regarding contract and tender requirements. 

• Preparation of applications for environmental permits or approvals.  

• Perform reviews of environmental deliverables prepared by environmental sub-consultants and Ontario based colleagues for quality assurance purposes. 

• Mentor junior staff as required with respect to field methodologies and report preparation. 

• Preparation of both fisheries and terrestrial reports and contribute to tender packages. 

• Carry out, and lead biological field investigations including breeding bird surveys, botanical inventories, ELC, wildlife surveys, SAR surveys, fisheries assessments and wetland delineations. 

• Assist in growing the environmental business line by writing winning proposals, developing new client relationships, and delivering excellent service to existing clients. 

• Management of smaller projects as required. 

• Travel to sites within Alberta to conduct field surveys as required. 

• Provide construction liaison and complete construction site inspections and project reporting on an as-needed basis. 

• Complete reviews of Contractor submittals including but not limited to Environmental Construction Operations (ECO) Plans, Care of Water Plans, Total Suspended Solids monitoring programs and other construction related submittals. 

• Maintain a safe working environment by complying with all safety codes, guidelines, and regulations forming our Health Safety & Environmental management system. 

• Participate in all assigned Health and Safety training programs.