Wildlife Biologist (Intermediate)
at Associated Engineering Group of Companies
Calgary, AB, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 03 Jun, 2024 | Not Specified | 04 Mar, 2024 | 5 year(s) or above | Good communication skills | No | No |
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Description:
Job Description:
We currently have an opening for an Intermediate Wildlife Biologist in our Calgary office. We are looking for a dynamic individual with an entrepreneurial spirit, who is ready to take that next step in their career. If you enjoy working with multi-disciplinary technical teams, having input into the growth and direction of a team, and have demonstrated capabilities in leading environmental assessments and assessing terrestrial ecosystems, then we want to hear from you
Responsibilities include the following:
- Developing and implementing field inventory programs (e.g., vegetation, wildlife, habitat characterization) and evaluating impacts on terrestrial ecosystem values.
- Managing projects, leading project teams and responding to client requests.
- Leading and completing environmental assessments, including impact assessments, environmental evaluations, environmental risk assessments and navigating regulatory approval processes.
- Contributing to oversight, mentorship and coordination of staff in the Calgary office.
- Preparing technical reports, proposals and design briefs.
Preparing and delivering presentations on project outcomes internally and / or to clients and regulators.Collaborating with a dynamic team of environmental scientists and engineers.
Job Requirements:
What you will bring to the table:
- Undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) in a relevant pure or applied science.
- 5+ years of consulting experience specific to managing multi-disciplinary projects.
- Professional registration or eligibility for registration (e.g. P.Ag., P.Biol.).
- Working knowledge of the provincial regulatory system related to wildlife and species inventories.
- Strong wildlife identification skills, with a focus on bird identification (visual and auditory).
- Experience with invertebrate, amphibian, mammal, and species at risk surveys considered an asset.
- GIS capabilities are considered an asset.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines within a team environment.
- Ability to manage diverse projects and budgets.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and provide supervisory support to other team members.
- Ability to travel for short periods of time.Valid driver’s license.
- What we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Competitive salary and benefits, including extended health, dental coverage, Employee and Family Assistance Program, childcare benefit, and matching company pension program and a parental leave top-up program.
- Culture that promotes sustainability, accessibility, respect, diversity, and inclusion
- Ongoing support for your professional development and growth, including mentoring programs, training opportunities, professional designation support, and a Young Professionals Group.
- Work environment that focuses on your health, safety, and overall wellness including fitness allowance, and local wellness activities.
- Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events (including our biennial company-wide Olympics), lunch-and-learns, and community support initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing field inventory programs (e.g., vegetation, wildlife, habitat characterization) and evaluating impacts on terrestrial ecosystem values.
- Managing projects, leading project teams and responding to client requests.
- Leading and completing environmental assessments, including impact assessments, environmental evaluations, environmental risk assessments and navigating regulatory approval processes.
- Contributing to oversight, mentorship and coordination of staff in the Calgary office.
- Preparing technical reports, proposals and design briefs.
- Preparing and delivering presentations on project outcomes internally and / or to clients and regulators.Collaborating with a dynamic team of environmental scientists and engineers
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:5.0Max:10.0 year(s)
Information Technology/IT
IT Software - Other
Software Engineering
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Calgary, AB, Canada