Wildlife Biologist

at  Woodlands North Inc

THE POSITION

We are currently seeking Wildlife Biologists to join our team based out of our Edmonton and Whitecourt office. This is a full-time permanent position that is focused on inventory, assessments and ecological restorations. Project work includes forest inventory, ecological site assessments, wildlife inventories, and roadway/stream crossing assessments and restorations. Project work is remote, team based, safety driven and is completed for the energy and forest sectors throughout the province.

ABOUT US

Woodlands North Inc. (2000) has become a leader among environmental and ecological restoration professionals. Woodlands specializes in environmental inventory and spatial analysis to achieve comprehensive ecological restoration objectives and regulatory compliance. With offices in Edmonton and Whitecourt, and operations throughout the province of Alberta, Woodlands is growing our proud team of professionals to provide our customers with innovative technologies and working solutions. All work positions are vital for our safe operations, delivering value to our clients and maintaining our leadership position in environmental and ecological restoration services.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

• This position is accountable for safe and efficient project work;
• Manage project deliverables and working relationships with Woodlands’ peers, management and clients;
• Initiate, develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and best practices;
• Assist the Operation Manager with the scheduling and management of projects.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in wildlife sweeps, wetland assessments, watercourse crossing assessments, fish identification, fishery habitat classification, plant identification, soil classification, ecological restorations, field data collection and reporting;
• Experience in remote field work and working around big yellow equipment will be considered an asset;
• University Degree or technical diploma is required in Environmental, Earth Science, Forestry, Biology or Engineering;
• Professional registration or eligibility in one of Alberta’s Professional Regulatory Organizations;
• Minimum experience of 2 years;
• Strong analytical and reporting skills;
• Ability to maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract;
• Ability to demonstrate a safety and customer service focus.

Please refer the Job description for details