Wildlife Biologist

Overview

Conduct wildlife surveys, collect and analyze data, produce reports, and support field projects.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• field surveys
• pre‑field planning
• report generation
• qa/qc
• client partnership

Tasks

-Collaborate with other disciplines including vegetation, soil, construction & preparation and aquatics on field programs and reporting -Complete data entry from field surveys and data analysis (e.g., remote camera photo and acoustic recording unit analysis) -Work with technical team members to execute wildlife programs which would include: -Prepare pre-field planning for projects (e.g., safety planning, mapping preparation, equipment preparation) following Montrose Standards -Fly in/fly out two weeks on-two weeks off rotation at a northern oil sand mine. -Support on wildlife-related field studies, with an emphasis on wildlife and bird surveys, nest sweeps, and amphibian surveys and relocation -Contribute to the generation of technical reports -Conduct wildlife surveys with a focus on breeding bird, nest sweeps, wildlife sweeps, amphibian surveys, and species-at-risk -Work with technical team members to prepare field summary reports and contribute to the preparation of technical reports -Support the field portion of projects in accordance with Montrose Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures -Provide technical support in terrestrial and wildlife-focused projects -Provide field data QA/QC and initial interpretation of field data -Partner with extensive, long-standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.

Requirements

• driver's license
• vegetation id
• wildlife survey
• bsc/msc
• safety
• communication

What You Bring

-This position will include approximately 90%+ travel for field work and 0-10% office work -Valid driver’s license and experience driving trucks on remote roads -Vegetation identification and wetland experience are considered an asset -Willingness to travel for and perform field work over extended periods of time (i.e., up to 2 or 3 weeks at a time), requiring overnight stays a work camps -1-6 years of experience in wildlife assessments and related report preparation -Wildlife survey experience in one or more of the following: breeding bird, nest sweep, wildlife sweeps, acoustic recording unit and camera deployment surveys, and amphibian surveys -Effective organizational, writing and communication skills -Ability to conduct remote work including helicopter work and off highway vehicles -Strong safety mindset -B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree(s) in biology, ecology, or environmental science

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Benefits

-Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.

About Montrose Environmental Group

-Montrose Environmental Group quickly became a leader in delivering comprehensive environmental solutions. -The company specializes in a wide array of sectors including industrial, energy, infrastructure, and utilities, delivering tailored services for both public and private sector clients. -With a focus on environmental sustainability, they provide solutions spanning air quality, waste management, and water resources. -Montrose has worked on major environmental remediation projects, from managing hazardous waste to optimizing energy use for large-scale infrastructure developments. -The company serves clients across diverse industries, helping them meet compliance requirements and drive operational efficiencies while minimizing their environmental impact. -Montrose’s portfolio includes both short-term, high-impact projects as well as long-term strategic partnerships. -Known for its adaptability and innovation, the company prides itself on delivering customized solutions, regardless of project size or complexity.

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Security Clearance

-pre‑employment alcohol & drug testing and driver’s abstract review.