Junior Biologist

Description

• Complete daily field reporting
• Verify that biologically sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area and develop mitigation strategies where required
• Support biological and compliance monitoring during construction
• Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain wildlife regulations and how they are applied in the field
• Participate in field kickoff meetings
• Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation
• Support data collection in the field using various GIS enabled technologies
• Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel, as required
• Conduct various discipline surveys for input into environmental assessment and compliance projects (e.g., wildlife and vegetation surveys)

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier
• Experience related to utilities construction would be considered an asset
• Minimum 2 years professional experience as a biologist, or related role
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
• Post-secondary education in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience conducting environmental surveys
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance