Junior Wildlife Biologist

Be part of the Future of Environmental Solutions. At Montrose Environmental we help protect the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us. Our teammates collaborate across services, disciplines, and geographies to solve environmental challenges together – motivated to do better for our clients, each other, and the communities where we live and work. We deliver responsive, locally connected, and scalable solutions to help our clients achieve their ambitious goals for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Who We Are
Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. In Canada, we are one of the leading providers of environmental consulting and engineering services and part of a global network of teammates across 100+ locations around the world.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Our team is made up of diverse people working collaboratively towards common goals. We value the contributions and perspectives of all employees and are committed to equity and diversity initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our people. When we are inclusive and diverse in a way that reflects the broader world we serve, we are able to draw from a wider community of excellence within the regions we operate.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in terrestrial and wildlife focused projects
• Conduct risk assessments based on the interpretation and analysis of field data
• Lead wildlife-related field studies, with an emphasis on wildlife and bird surveys, nest sweeps, and amphibian surveys and relocation
• Have autonomy and the opportunity to interact and work with a community of technical experts from other Montrose regions.
• Partner with extensive, long standing clients such as municipal governments, conservation authorities, academia, and private industry.
• Join a well-respected environmental consulting company.

Project Involvement

• Active participation in maintaining Montrose strong safety culture
• Work with senior technical advisors to develop and execute varied wildlife programs which would include:
• Prepare pre-field planning for projects (e.g., safety planning, mapping preparation, equipment preparation) following Montrose Standards
• Lead the field portion of projects in accordance with Montrose Standard Operating Safety and Technical Procedures
• Conduct wildlife surveys with a focus on breeding bird, nest sweep, acoustic recording unit and camera deployment surveys, wildlife sweeps, amphibian surveys and species at risk
• Complete data entry from field surveys and data analysis (e.g., remote camera photo and acoustic recording unit analysis)
• Provide field data QA/QC and initial interpretation of field data
• Work with technical advisors to prepare field summary reports and contribute to the preparation of technical reports
• Collaborate with other disciplines including vegetation, soil, and aquatics on field programs and reporting
• Organize cost estimates and work plans for technical wildlife scopes of work
• Provide technical support in terrestrial wildlife ecology, including study design, application of field techniques, statistical analysis and reporting. Projects include: environmental impact assessments, habitat assessments, mitigation and monitoring programs, and biophysical assessments
• Write and review a variety of reports
• Interpretation and analysis of data with purpose to assess impacts and risks. Projects include: caribou restoration program development and reporting, wildlife monitoring program analysis, biophysical impact assessments, environmental evaluations, and environmental assessments

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree(s) in biology, ecology, or environmental science
• Wildlife survey experience in one or more of the following: breeding bird, nest sweep, acoustic recording unit and camera deployment surveys, wildlife sweeps, and amphibian surveys
• An emphasis will be put on candidates with demonstrated bird identification skills
• Be a member of Alberta Society of Professional Biologists
• Vegetation identification and wetland experience are considered an asset
• Strong safety mindset
• Able to perform field work over extended periods of time
• Experience with remote work including helicopter work and off highway vehicles
• Effective organizational, writing and communication skills
• Function effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Experience with wildlife and impact assessment legislation and regulatory agencies in Western Canada (across Canada is beneficial)
• Analytical skills applicable to data analysis, study design and statistical analysis of environmental data
• Experience with spill response assessments, monitoring and risk management planning

Why Choose Montrose?

At Montrose you will be part of an amazing community of collaborative people who live shared mission and principles and bring industry-leading technical expertise to their work every day. We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes benefits, RRSP matching, vacation days and sick days. This is a permanent position with an hourly wage of $24.04-$32.50, starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location. We are also committed to flexible work hours and schedules, team-based work, and cross-training opportunities.

Montrose is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment and to promoting the health, safety and well-being of our employees. In keeping with our Health & Safety Policy, individuals in safety sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment, pre-access (and in some client cases, random) alcohol & drug testing as well as drivers abstract reviews.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

We welcome and promote diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Montrose provides support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities; including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.