Environmental field team leader – Herpetology specialist

Description

• Organize and assign daily tasks to team members;
• Conduct daily safety briefings and hazard assessments;
• Prepare summary notes and contribute to technical reports as required.
• Participate actively in field surveys and sampling activities;
• Communicate progress, issues, and recommendations to project managers;
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, even under challenging conditions such as long hours, repetitive tasks, and remote work;
• Occasional evening/weekend work aligned with field windows
• Implement proper data backup procedures at the end of each day;
• Implement and enforce health and safety plans in the field;
• Provide guidance and training to team members on best practices;
• Ensure standardized methodologies are applied consistently across all data collection efforts;
• Ensure all required equipment, materials, and permits are available before field deployment;
• Monitor adherence to protocols and project-specific requirements;
• Validate and review data for accuracy and completeness;

Requirements

• Experience with provincial and federal environmental regulations is considered an asset;
• Ability to maintain team cohesion and motivation during extended fieldwork in remote areas;
• Degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field;
• Ability to work in challenging outdoor conditions for extended periods;
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote locations;
• Proven leadership and organizational skills;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to maintain morale and resolve conflicts constructively;
• Field-based travel across Québec and Ontario; exposure to variable weather, wildlife, and remote terrain.
• Familiarity with GPS, data loggers, and relevant software;
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills;
• First Aid and WHMIS certification (or willingness to obtain);
• This position requires knowledge of another language besides French, namely English, as you will be part of a Canadian, global, or regional management team and will need to collaborate with colleagues outside Quebec.
• Strong knowledge of herpetology inventory methods for reptiles (snakes, turtles) and amphibians (salamanders, frogs);
• French-English bilingualism* (written and spoken) is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in field surveys for herpetofauna and associated habitats (terrestrial environments, wetlands, waterways, hibernaculum, artificial shelters);
• Use of vehicles, boats/ATVs (as applicable), and field equipment with appropriate training and PPE.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance