Wildlife Biologist

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.
 
At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Wildlife Biologist will primarily be responsible for leading biological surveys, monitoring and providing guidance to the project teams throughout small to large-scale projects. The Biologist will be involved in all phases of Project work from approvals and pre-construction through to construction or abandonment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership:

• Conduct, direct and coordinate multi-disciplinary field surveys
• Act as a technical lead to project team
• Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety and wellness of employees.
• Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility.

Biologist:

• Lead various discipline surveys for input into environmental assessment and compliance projects (e.g. wildlife and vegetation surveys)
• Provide specialized advice to project team on considerations related to wildlife and vegetation
• Act as a resource to construction personnel and explain wildlife regulations and how they are applied in the field
• Verify that biologically sensitive areas are properly marked and flagged before work is done in the area and develop mitigation strategies where required
• Lead field kickoff meetings
• Inspect areas of concern as identified and make appropriate recommendations to construction personnel, as required
• Review field reports for consistency and accuracy

Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field of study
• Formal leadership training preferred
• Minimum 10 years professional experience as a biologist, or related role
• Experience conducting environmental surveys 
• Professional experience working on projects regulated under NEPA or state-equivalent would be considered an asset
• Experience related to utilities construction would be considered an asset
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, regulatory permit applications, client communications, etc. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, prioritizing and decision-making skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state/provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects. 

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.