Contract Biologist - ( 2400013Z )

Description

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

We have immediate openings for contract biologists to join our Environmental Services Team in Atlantic Canada. We are looking for staff who are enthusiastic and ready to contribute high-quality work.

As a contract biologist, you will be involved in conducting a variety of field studies throughout Atlantic Canada. The position is part-time, temporary, beginning in spring 2024, with the potential for additional hours or extended/expanded contract pending availability of work.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in field programs, along with associated data entry/management, which may include the following inventories and assessments dependent on technical competency:

• Avian surveys, including: breeding bird surveys, migratory bird surveys, nest verification surveys

• Wildlife and significant wildlife habitat surveys

• Vascular plant surveys and vegetation community characterization

• Lichen surveys

• Wetland delineation and functional assessment

• Fish and fish habitat surveys

• Archaeological surveys

• Construction monitoring and effectiveness monitoring of mitigation efforts for species at risk and/or other sensitive natural features

• Travel as required to various field sites with overnight travel sometimes required

• Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience in the collection of biological and physical field data in one of the following disciplines: birds, fish, vascular plants, lichens, wetlands, archaeology

• Able to work effectively in a team atmosphere and independently, as required

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions and strong decision making skills

• Willingness to work in remote locations in a range of weather conditions

• Ability to provide high-quality, organized, and consistent results

• Confident individual who demonstrates strong initiative and is capable of independent action with the ability to make informed decisions

• Time management skills that include balancing short-term and immediate work commitments with varying priorities and deadlines

• Valid driver’s license is required for travel

• Excellent communication skills; including verbal, technical writing, and electronic communications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Knowledge of current federal, provincial and municipal regulatory requirements is an asset

• Experience planning, coordinating, and implementing field programs is an asset

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in biology, wildlife management and/or any other related environmental field or equivalent skills.

• 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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a well-being program, health care spending account, wellness spending accounts, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : Canada-Nova Scotia-Dartmouth

Other Locations : Canada-New Brunswick-Saint John, Canada-New Brunswick-Fredericton, Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador-St. John's, Canada-New Brunswick-Moncton

Organization : BC-1214 EnvSvcs-CA Atlantic Canada

Employee Status : Contract

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 13, 2024, 5:49:47 AM

Req ID: 2400013Z

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