Terrestrial Biologist
Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.
Your Opportunity
Stantec is looking for new members of our environmental services team in Atlantic Canada to join our team as a Terrestrial Biologist and conduct field surveys and related reporting to support environmental impact assessment and permitting opportunities. If you are curious, a good communicator, and are interested in working in a fast-paced environment full of opportunities to learn about environmental consulting and work across Atlantic Canada and beyond, then we are looking for you.
This role is full-time and offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and benefits. As part of our environmental services team the successful applicant will support the development and delivery of environmental studies for a variety of resource, infrastructure, and development projects in our local communities and across the country. You will be part of a team that includes national experts who will mentor you closely as you grow your skills and career while working on a diverse collection of environmental management projects.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Conduct environmental field work in your area of interest and experience, which may include avian surveys, vegetation surveys, and/or wetland surveys
- Lead and/or assist in the development of environmental management programs such as environmental impact assessments, environmental protection plans, and environmental permits
- Candidates may also have the opportunity to support other service areas depending on their interests and abilities and learn from discipline leads (e.g. aquatics, remediation, air quality)
- Collaborate with a diverse team of experts including freshwater biologists, marine biologists, terrestrial and wildlife biologists, archaeologists, and engineers
- Analyze field and technical data, and draft technical reports
- Lead and/or support the development of proposals and participate in other business development activities
- Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines to complete project work
- Conduct desktop project-related research (e.g., historic data, regulations, literature reviews)
- Complete applicable company and client required health & safety training and follow health &safety policies and procedures
- Support development and delivery of Indigenous, public, and stakeholder engagement activities
- Attend client and regulatory meetings
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently, as required
- Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data in one or more of the following disciplines: birds, vascular plants, lichens, or wetlands
- Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently, sometimes reporting to different individuals
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and technical writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn new skills and flexibility in undertaking work tasks
- Knowledge of relevant local provincial and federal environmental legislation and policies is an asset
- Knowledge of general construction practices and environmental mitigation measures is an asset
- Experience in conducting environmental baseline programs and environmental impact assessments is an asset
- A willingness to travel and periodically work extended hours
- Good driving record and valid driver’s license required
Education and Experience
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Environmental Science, Forestry, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related field. A Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
- Minimum of 1-5 years’ work experience. However, individuals with 1 year or less of work experience or equivalent (e.g. work co-ops, travel or other experience) should not be discouraged from applying.
The hiring process is ongoing, and applications will be reviewed periodically and suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing date.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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