Wildlife Biologist (Intermediate)

Job Title

Wildlife Biologist (Intermediate)

Location

Calgary Office - Calgary, AB T3G 0B4 CA (Primary)

Category

Environmental Assessment & Planning, Fish, Wildlife & Ecosystems

Job Type

Full-time permanent

About Us

Associated Environmental Consultants is part of the Associated Engineering Group of companies. We provide a wide range of environmental consulting services to a client base that is well diversified between public and private sectors. Our environmental science and management services are well integrated with those of our engineering colleagues, providing opportunities to work with talented people across disciplines and throughout western and northern Canada.

We are an employee-owned, Canadian company that is passionate about building communities that are vibrant, healthy, and resilient and support economic growth. Sustainability is part of every project we undertake, and how we operate our business.

Recognizing our excellence and dedication to staff, we have been one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2008. We have also been a Carbon Neutral Company since 2009 and have EcoAction initiatives across the company.

We know it takes dedicated, talented individuals working together to consistently deliver high-quality work and service to our clients. We achieve this by promoting collaboration, investing in our people, and fostering a culture that engages and inspires our people to be their best, maximize their potential, and think creatively while applying best practices. If you have what it takes, we want you to join us!

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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

AE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are also committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information and as such, it will be used for recruitment and employment purposes only.