Environmental field team leader – Herpetology specialist

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $73,400 - $100,900 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance