Contract Biologist
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Contract Biologist - ( 2400013Z ) Description Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Your Opportunity We have immediate openings for contract biologists to join our Environmental Services Team in Atlantic Canada. We are looking for staff who are enthusiastic and ready to contribute high-quality work. As a contract biologist, you will be involved in conducting a variety of field studies throughout Atlantic Canada. The position is part-time, temporary, beginning in spring 2024, with the potential for additional hours or extended/expanded contract pending availability of work. Your Key Responsibilities
- Participate in field programs, along with associated data entry/management, which may include the following inventories and assessments dependent on technical competency:
- Avian surveys, including: breeding bird surveys, migratory bird surveys, nest verification surveys
- Wildlife and significant wildlife habitat surveys
- Vascular plant surveys and vegetation community characterization
- Lichen surveys
- Wetland delineation and functional assessment
- Fish and fish habitat surveys
- Archaeological surveys
- Construction monitoring and effectiveness monitoring of mitigation efforts for species at risk and/or other sensitive natural features
- Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel sometimes required
- Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
- Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data in one of the following disciplines: birds, fish, vascular plants, lichens, wetlands, archaeology
- Able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently, as required
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions and strong decision making skills
- Willingness to work in remote locations in a range of weather conditions
- Ability to provide high-quality, organized, and consistent results
- Confident individual who demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions
- Time management skills that include balancing short-term and immediate work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines
- Valid driver’s license is required for travel
- Excellent communication skills; including verbal, technical writing, and electronic communications
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of current federal, provincial and municipal regulatory requirements is an asset
- Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing field programs is an asset
- A bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in biology, wildlife management and/or any other related environmental field or equivalent skills.
- Minimum of 1-5 years’ work experience. However, individuals with 1 year or less of work experience or equivalent (e.g. work co-ops, travel or other experience) should not be discouraged from applying.
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