Biology Technician/Technologist

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

With a focus on local projects, the Biology Technician/Technologist will support a diverse team of environmental professionals providing services to multiple sectors (e.g., infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, power). Key project responsibilities include conducting environmental monitoring and achieving quality report delivery in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. The successful candidate will have a diverse skill set, preferably in multiple environmental disciplines and a passion for lifelong learning. Environmental professionals in this position will support a variety of environmental assessment, permitting, and compliance projects. On the job training/mentorship provided. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Providing environmental monitoring services during the construction, maintenance and/or reclamation phases of projects. This may include observing and reporting on how projects are conforming with their compliance obligations regarding environmental effects related to various sectors such as the oil and gas industry, mining sector, linear projects and/or hydro development
• Conducting biophysical field surveys in accordance with provincial species detection protocols and regulations (e.g., rare plant and/or various wildlife surveys, The Wildlife Regulations, Roster Species Detection Protocols, etc.) 
• Conducting pre-construction surveys for nesting migratory birds, as well as for wildlife and plant species at risk
• Through the conduct of field investigations, supporting and assisting the development of federal, provincial and municipal regulatory permits
• Completing office tasks such as data management, analysis and interpretation, report preparation and other general tasks as required
• Complying with health and safety and quality management protocols
• Interacting and communicating effectively (written and verbal) with mentors, multi-disciplinary teams, regulators, clients, subconsultants, and contractors

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of environmental mitigations for soils, aquatic habitats (e.g., wetlands, waterbodies, watercourses), migratory birds, species at risk, and vegetation
• Knowledge and experience in the conduct of biophysical and/or preconstruction surveys
• Experience and ability to oversee and/or supervise field monitoring tasks related to (for example): soil sediment management, vegetation clearing, removal and installation of water course crossings, equipment inspection for bio-security management, installation and maintenance of erosion and sediment control plans)
• Experience with wildlife and/or plant identification is considered an asset, especially Species at Risk
• Familiarity with the Wildlife Regulations Act, Species at Risk Act, Fisheries Act and an overall working knowledge of federal and provincial environmental assessment legislation. Working knowledge of Species at Risk Protocols and field investigations with SARA species assets. Experience with the writing and development of environmental permit applications and technical reports for submission to Regulatory agencies
• Willingness and ability to travel and work outdoors, often in remote areas
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and foster effective working relationships
• Task ownership, accountability and initiative
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt under shifting priorities
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract (required)

Education and Experience

• Diploma or post-secondary degree in biology, forestry, agricultural, or environmental sciences
• Minimum of three (3) to four (4) years of field experience in oil and natural gas exploration and/or comparable development projects. Experience must be related to environmental monitoring and environmental inspection.

The successful candidate will primarily engage in field work, with occasional office-based tasks. Travel will be required for field work and may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. This role has a flexible hybrid structure, working in the office minimum three (3) days a week when not in the field. 

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.

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